Vegetable Rice

Ingredients

• 2 c. Basmati rice
• 1/4 c. carrots, in 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 c. green beans, diced
• 1/4 c. cauliflower buds, diced
• 1/4 c. green peas
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. garlic/ginger paste
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 tsp. paprika (optional)
• 1/2 c. milk
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. cumin powder (optional)
• 2 1/2 c. water
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 cardamom pods