Mixed Veg Pulao - Oreen

Recipe by Oreen Pereira 

Ingredients:

1 tbsp ghee

2 star anise

1 tsp pepper powder

2 cups basmati or sona masuri rice

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 

4 cups hot water

1 tsp salt

Steps:

1. In a non stick wok, heat ghee.
2. Add star anise, rice, salt, pepper powder. Saute for 2 minutes. 
3. Add hot water. Mix well. 
4. Add frozen vegetables and cook covered on high heat for 7 minutes.
5. Turn off the flame and keep covered for 5 more minutes then fluff the rice with a fork.
6. ENJOY!