Taza Pulav

Ingredients:
11/2 C basmati rice
1 medium onion, sliced
1 small tomato, chopped
2 C chopped vegetables(potato,carrot,beans,cauliflower,green peas,and pepper)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 inch ginger, chopped
3-4 green chili, slit
1 T fresh cilantro, chopped

1 bay leaf
1/2 inch cinnamon
2 clove
1 cardamom
1 nutmeg flower
1 T cashew nuts(optional)
2 T oil(less if desired)
1/4 t turmeric powder
chili powder to taste
salt to taste
1/2 t garam masala
2 C coconut milk
1 C water

Method:
1. Wash and soak rice  for 10 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Roast cashew on low flame
3. Add dry spices and fry for 2 minutes.
4. Add ginger, garlic, and chili. Saute rapidly for 2 minutes. Add onion and saute till it is cooked.
5. Add all the vegetables and tomato. Mix well. Add cilantro, turmeric and chili powder. Add garam masala.
6. Drain rice and mix it in. Add salt, coconut milk and water. Cover and cook till the rice is done(medium flame). It should be done in 15 minutes. Or transfer to electric rice cooker and cook.