VEGETARIAN KUBALI PULAO

Vegetarian Kubali Pulao image

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 RawSpiceBar's Afghan Pulao Spices
2 cups basmati rice (rinsed and cooked)
1 head cauliflower, chopped
1 cup peas
2 potatoes, wedged
3 large carrots, sliced
2 onions
1 cup Yogurt
1/4 cup Almonds
1/4 cup Pistachios
1/4 cup Raisins
1/2 cup Pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup Grapes
1 Vegetable oil
1 dash Salt to taste

Steps:

Soak and cook basmati rice as per cooking directions, set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a deep bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add RawSpiceBar's Afghan Pulao spices. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add chopped cauliflower, peas, carrots and potatoes. Saute for 4-5 minutes over medium heat.
Combine yogurt and salt. Turn heat to low and pour yogurt into the pan and cook the vegetables with spices, about 5-6 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat another pan and melt 2 tbsp oil in it. Add almonds, pistachios and raisins and sauté for 2 minutes. Remove fruits and nuts from pan, set aside.
Add sliced onions (with more oil if necessary) and sauté over medium high heat until golden, about 6-7 minutes.
In a large pot, layer with cooked rice. Add a layer of vegetables and yogurt. Top with pomegranate and grapes. Continue layering until all the rice and vegetables are gone. Finally, add sautéed fruits, nuts and onions on top. Cover the pot and cook on a low flame for 5-7 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!