Wash the rice for 3-4 times and then keep it soaked in water for 10-15 minutes
Heat the cooking pot with ghee. Once it melts add all the whole spices, sauté for couple minutes or until fragrant
Add the cashews and raisins and fry for a few minutes and then throw in the vegetables. Stir and cook until they thaw (if using frozen vegetables) and then tip in the soaked rice
Gently stir and cook so that the rice coats well with the spices. Pour in the water, sprinkle the salt and garam masala powder in. Cook on high flame until the water from the surface evaporates, then turn the flame down, cover and cook for 7-8 minutes
When done, turn the flame off, remove the lid and fluff up the rice using a fork from the edges
Using a spatula dish out the vegetable pulao in a serving plate and serve with raita or your choice of side dish. Enjoy
