Subzi Pulav

Indian Mixed Vegetable Rice

SERVES 4 ♦ PREPARATION TIME: UP TO 30 MINUTES ♦ COOKING TIME: 2 HOURS

250g Basmati rice
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
100g Carrot, diced (15mm pieces)
100g Green beans, trimmed  and cut
100g Cauliflower florets (medium size)
2 tbsp Patak’s Balti Paste
600ml Hot water
 
1. Rinse the rice in cold, running water then cover with cold water and leave it to soak for up to 20 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and fry gently until they start to crackle.
3. Add the carrot, green beans, cauliflower and Patak’s Balti Paste and fry for a further 3 - 4 minutes.
4. Drain the rice of excess water and transfer it to the Kenwood Curry Cooker and add the hot water.
5. Add the vegetables and mix well with the rice. Cook on High for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.