Mixed Pulao

Basamati rice - 1cups
Ghee -2 tbsp
Cooking Oil -4 tsbp
Cooked prawns -1/2 cup (washed and boiled in salt and pepper)
Vegetables - 1/2cup(Carrots, green peas, beans)
Onion- 1 (Finely chopped)
Bay leaves - 1
Ginger - 1/2 tbsp
Coconut Milk - 11/2 cup(I’ve used canned milk)
water - 2cup
Green chillies - 2-3(slit lengthwise)(You can add according to your spice level)
Coriander leaves - 5 tbsp
Mint leaves - 1/4
Fried cashews - 7-8(For garnishing)
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Cloves - 2
Cardamoms - 1

Wash and soak the basamati rice for 20 minutes.
After that drain the rice.
Heat ghee in a pan add the drained rice and lightly fry them or till it becomes little crisp probably around 3-4 minute( make sure not to change the color of the rice).
Remove from heat and keep it aside.
Now heat oil in a  kadai add bay leaves,cloves cardamons after that add onions saute it for few minutes or till it becomes translucent.
Then add the chopped ginger and green chilies fry them all for 2-3 minutes.
Now add all the vegetables and fry them for few minutes and add mint leaves and 3 tbsp of coriander leaves .
Mix it all together and add some salt according to your taste.
Now add the cooked prawns and water bring it to boil.
And then add  basamati rice pour a tbsp of ghee on top of it and close the lid.
When the rice is cooked leave it to stand for about 10 mins and then remove  the lid add the 3 tbsp of lemon juice , 2 tsbp of coriander leaves and fried cashews .
Gently mix (make sure not to break the rice).
Serve it hot with raitha and mixed vegetable curry.