Peas and Carrot Pilaf | Gajar Matar Pulao

Pulao's are comfort food that  can be made in minutes  and are delicious even . Carrot and pea are generally a delicious combo and by making puloa with this combo makes it more delicious and colorful too. This combo of veggie pulao needs can be made in jiffy . You can have it with any curry , curd or pickle of your choice.It's simple to make easy and healthy!!

Ingredients :-

1. 1 cup Basmati rice.
2. 2 carrots medium sized chopped
3. 1/2 cup green peas
4. 1 tbsp oil/ butter/ghee
5. 2 cloves
6. 2 bay leaf
7. 1/2 tsp turmeric
8. salt to taste
9. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
10. 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
11. 2 cups water 

Method :- 

1. Wash and soak the rice in plenty of water for 20 minutes. Drain.
2. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan for 30 secs , add cloves, cumin seeds , bay leaf and cinnamon powder . Let it simmer for 20 secs.
3. Add carrots and peas and cook for a minute on a medium flame.Add turmeric powder and salt to this and mix it well.
4. Add soaked rice, 2 cups of water , bring it to boil and cook, covered on a low heat till rice is cooked.
5. Serve hot with curd , pickle or curry of your choice.