WEST INDIAN DISHES:VAGHARELO BHAAT RECIPE

VAGHARELO BHAAT RECIPE 

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice  1 1/2 cups Potatoes, diced  1 cup Green peas  1 cup Carrots, diced  2 cloves  1 stick Cinnamon  1/2 tsp Cumin seeds  1/4 tsp Asafoetida (hing)  1/2 tsp turmeric powder  1 tsp Red chilli powder  1/2 tsp Garam masala  3 tbsp Ghee Salt To Taste  

Preparation:

1. Wash and drain the rice. Keep aside. 
2. Heat the ghee in a cooker, add the cloves, cinnamon, cumin seeds and fry for 2-3 minutes. 
3. Add the asafoetida, vegetables and salt and stir for few minutes 
4. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala and rice and stir again for 5 minutes till it is evenly mixed. 
5. Add 3 cups of hot water, cover the lid. Cook using the weight. 
6. Serve vargharelo bhaat hot with kadhi and papad.