Easy Vegetable Rice

Preparation Time: 20 min. (approx.). Serves: 2 persons

This vegetable rice is not only so delicious, but also healthy and quick. If you use all the readily available frozen vegetables, it is even faster to prepare. This definitely is a winner among family and also a filling one pot dish.

The recipe includes a combination of several vegetables and spices that give this dish a great flavor and taste. I used 3 tbsp oil for this dish, but it can be reduced to a little amount to lessen the oil intake. 

Ingredients: 3 cups Cooked Rice ½ cup Broccoli Florets ½ cup Cauliflower Florets ½ cup Carrots, cut into medium pieces ½ cup Green Peas 1 Celery Stalk, cut into medium pieces 1 small Potato, cut into small cubes  1 Tomato, cut into medium pieces 1 small Onion, finely chopped A hand full of Cilantro ½ tsp Cumin Seeds ½ tsp Turmeric Powder ¼ tsp Cardamom Seeds ½ tsp ground Cinnamon 4 Whole Cloves ½ tsp Garlic Paste ½ tsp Ginger Paste 1 tsp Garam Masala ½ tsp Chili Powder 1 tsp Rasam Powder (I used MTR Rasam Powder) 3 tbsp Oil Salt as required  Preparation: In a pan heat the oil, add the cumin seeds and stir for a little while.  Then add the cardamom seeds + ground cinnamon+ whole cloves + ginger and garlic paste and stir well. Later add all the chopped vegetables along with turmeric and fry very well.  Cover and leave it for some time until the vegetables are cooked.  Keep the flame on a medium level.  A little water can be added to the vegetables to make sure those are well cooked. When the veggies become tender, add the green peas + cilantro + garam masala + chili powder + rasam powder + salt and stir well.  Leave it for some time and finally add the cooked rice.  Stir the rice so that it mixes well with the vegetables.  Adjust salt, if needed. Leave the pan covered on a low flame for some time. Serve hot with raita and potato chips (if desired). This rice is perfect for lunch boxes or if you have unexpected guests.

This is my contribution to  

1. Easy Craft’s “Mixed (flavored) Rice Varieties” event
2. “ONE D – MONTHLY ONE DISH MEAL EVENT” being hosted by Archana of Archana’s Kitchen. 

On a different note:

Dear Divya Vikram of Dil Se… has passed me the “Inspiration Blog Award”. Thank you so much Divya for your nice gesture. You made me jump with joy!