Subzi Pulav Indian Mixed Vegetable Rice great recipe and elegant for dinner.

SERVES 4

♦ PREPARATION TIME: UP TO 30 MINUTES

♦ COOKING TIME: 2 HOURS

Ingredients 

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

Method 

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 11/2 - 2 hours.