Vegetable Rice

I always run out of ideas when it comes to preparing my kids lunch boxes...This is one such quick-fix meal which is very easy and healthy,also perfect for busy mornings ! 


Preparation Time - 15 minutes(including the time to cook rice)
Serves - 2 


Ingredients needed
Cooked rice(basmati) - 2 cups(left over rice works fine and also saves time)
Veggies cut lengthwise - 1 cup(beans,carrot,cauliflower,peas etc)
Biryani masala powder - 1tbsp(i used priya biryani masala powder)
Garlic - 2 to 3 chopped finely
Ginger - 1 tsp(grated)
Green chillies - 2 
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 tbsp
Ghee - 1 tbsp
Jeera - 1tsp
Turmeric - A pinch


Method
Step 1 - First cook the rice and spread it on a plate so that the grains are separate.
Step 2 - Heat the oil and ghee in a pan and add jeera,when it splutters add a pinch of turmeric and add green chillies and garlic.Saute for a minute and add the vegetables.Fry them until they become soft,you can add salt to the veggies to speed up the process.Once the vegetables are cooked add biryani masala powder and fry for 2 to 3 minutes and add rice.Mix well and garnish with coriander leaves
Serve hot with raitha or some papad !