Quick one Pot Vegetable Rice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Firstly, in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil and saute 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon and 2 pods cardamom until they turn aromatic.
2. Now add ½ onion, 1 chilli and saute until they turn translucent.
3. Further add 5 beans, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp peas and ¼ capsicum.
4. Stir-fry for 2 minutes without mashing the vegetables.
5. Now add 1 cup basmati rice (soaked for 20 minutes).
6. Roast for 2 minutes without breaking rice.
7. Furthermore, add 2 cup water, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp lemon juice.
8. Mix well, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. or pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
9. After 20 minutes, give a stir. the rice will be still be moist.
10. Turn off the flame, cover and rest for 10 minutes.
11. Finally, add 2 tbsp coriander leaves and enjoy vegetable rice with raita or curry.