Nepalese Vegetable Pulao

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This is a lovely dish that is pretty easy to put together, and is full of flavor. :)

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Steps

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Rinse rice thoroughly , and then soak it in water for about 45 minutes.

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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan , and add cumin seeds , allowing them to heat until they begin to change color.

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Then add turmeric , bay leaf , cloves cardamom pods and cinnamon.

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Then add ginger , garlic and chilies.

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Cook on medium heat for just a minute.

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Next , add the onion , tomato and green peas , and cook for 3 minutes.

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Now , drain the water from rice and add rice , stirring gently for a minute to combine thoroughly.

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Add 2 and 1 / 2 cup of water , and add salt to taste.

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Cook on high heat , stirring gently but continuously.

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When water is almost absorbed , add lemon juice.

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Lower your heat , cover the pan , and allow it to continue cooking for approximately 7 minutes or so , until the rice is completely cooked.

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Serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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basmati rice, cumin seed, turmeric, bay leaf, cloves, black cardamom pods, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, green chilies, yellow onion, tomatoes, green peas, salt, fresh lemon juice