Basmati rice 1 cup
Cauliflower (cut into small pieces) 250 grams
Green peas 150 grams
Thinly sliced potatoes 200 grams
Cinnamon 2 sticks
Cloves 4-5
Black pepper 7-8
Bay leaves 2-3
Green cardamom 2
Thinly sliced onions 2
Thinly sliced green chilli 2
Vegetable oil 4 tbsp.
Paste of {
green Coriander leaves,
green chillies,
ginger}

1 bunch (about 100 grams)
4
an inch
Salt to taste
Garam Masala Powder

Method:

1. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan. Fry bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper for 1/2 minute on medium heat.
2. Add thinly sliced onions, green chillies and fry till pink. Keep this aside.
3. Take rest of the oil and fry all the vegetables for 4-5 minutes. This adds taste to pulao.
4. Add paste of coriander leaves, green chilli and ginger to it.
5. Add the fried onions, garam masala and salt. Stir and then fry it for 5 minutes.
6. Add washed rice and water (slightly more than 2 cups). Cook on medium heat. Stir rice once while its getting cooked.

Green spicy pulao is ready to serve. Decorate with chopped green coriander leaves.

Ingredients:
Chicken whole – 1kg
Ginger paste – 2 tbsp
Garlic paste – 1tbsp
Onions – 3 medium
Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
Cloves – 3
Elaichi – 3
Cinnamon – 1 stick
Bay Leaves – 2
Coriander Powder(fresh) – 1 tbsp
Cashewnut powder – 1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder – 3 tbsp
Garam Masala – 1 tbsp
Lemon – 1
Coriander Leaves – 1 cup

Method:
Clean and cut the chicken into 14 small pieces. Add lemon juice to the chicken pieces and keep aside Chop the onions into very small pieces and keep aside Heat 50 ml oil in a large thick bottomed non stick pan Add the bay leaves,cloves,elaichi and cinnamon stick. Once the above spices start emitting a good aroma add the chopped onions. Fry the onions till they are golden brown then add the turmeric and the ginger garlic pastes Fry for another 3 minutes after adding the ginger and garlic pastes. At this point we can add half cup water so as to make the onions more pulpy. Now add the chicken pieces. After approximately 5 minutes add the remaining ingredients. Add a large cup of water and simmer till the chicken is tender. Stir once in a while. After approximately 25 minutes turn off the heat and transfer the chicken into a serving bowl Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with pulao or white rice

Method
Grind together the 1/2 onion, coconut, garlic, ginger
and coriander in the blender, to make a smooth paste.
Keep aside.
Fry the onions in a the ghee or melted butter.
Also add the cloves, cinnamon and cardommom.
When onions are browned properly, add the red chilli powder
and fry for 30-45 seconds.
Now add all the vegetables,including the cauliflower and
sprinkle some water on it.
Keep covered and cook on a low flame till the vegetables are cooked.
This might take approximately 15-20 minutes.
Keep sprinkling water periodically to speeden up the process,
but do not add excess water as it will ruin the pulao.
When the vegetables are done, transfer the vegeables to a
big mixing dish, add all the boiled rice, salt to taste
and the blended masala.
Mix thoroughly and then heat it either in a microwave or on
low heat on the cooking range.It is heated again to let
the salt spread across the dish.
Serve with Raita.

Method
Grind together the 1/2 onion, coconut, garlic, ginger
and coriander in the blender, to make a smooth paste.
Keep aside.
Fry the onions in a the ghee or melted butter.
Also add the cloves, cinnamon and cardommom.
When onions are browned properly, add the red chilli powder
and fry for 30-45 seconds.
Now add all the vegetables,including the cauliflower and
sprinkle some water on it.
Keep covered and cook on a low flame till the vegetables are cooked.
This might take approximately 15-20 minutes.
Keep sprinkling water periodically to speeden up the process,
but do not add excess water as it will ruin the pulao.
When the vegetables are done, transfer the vegeables to a
big mixing dish, add all the boiled rice, salt to taste
and the blended masala.
Mix thoroughly and then heat it either in a microwave or on
low heat on the cooking range.It is heated again to let
the salt spread across the dish.
Serve with Raita.

Achar: Any kind of pickle
Aloo: Potato
Biryani: A fancy rice casserole, often containing meat, poultry, seafood or
vegetables
Chapati/Roti: Thin bread cooked on the griddle. Click here for how to make roti.
Dal: Any kind of legume–beans, peas, or lentils. Click here for how to make daal.
Dosa: Crispy, crepe-like southern Indian specialty filled with potatoes or
vegetables
Ghee: Clarified butter
Gosht: Meat
Korma: Braised meats in a thick, mild creamy sauce
Kulcha: Tender, pita-like bread cooked in the tandoor. Click here for how to make kulcha.
Lassi: A refreshing, creamy yogurt drink that can be sweet or salty. Click here for how to make lassi.
Masala: Spice blend
Naan: Flat, oval bread cooked in the tandoor
Pakora: Fritter dipped in a spicy chickpea batter; can be made with vegetables,
cheese, chicken or seafood. Click here for how to make pakoras.
Paneer: Cheese
Pappadum: Spicy lentil wafers. Click here for how to make papadum.
Paratha: Flaky bread fried on the griddle. Click here for how to make parathas.
Poori: Airy, deep-fried bread. Click here for how to make pooris.
Pulao: An aromatic rice pilaf. Click here for how to make biryani.
Raita: A yogurt-based condiment usually containing vegetables
Rasam: A thin, spicy broth. Click here for how to make rasam.
Saag: Spinach, but can also refer to other greens
Sambar: An extremely spicy broth popular in southern India
Samosa: Flaky, pyramid-shaped pastry stuffed with potatoes or ground meat; a
traditional Indian snack. Click here for how to make samosas.
Tandoor: A deep, clay oven that has very high temperatures
Tandoori: Any dish cooked in a tandoor. Click here for how to make tandoori dishes
Vindaloo: An extremely spicy curry dish that’s a regional specialty of Goa. Click here for how to make Chicken Vindaloo