Shahi Anarkali Rice

Ingredients:
Basmati rice- 1 cup
Green peas - 1/2 cup
Pomegranate - 1 cup
Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
Green chillies - 2 (finely chopped)
Ginger - 1 tsp (chopped)
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves - 2 tsp
Lemon juice -1 tsp
Oil - 4 tsp
Salt to taste
Bread croutons - 1/2 cup

For Garnishing:
Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp (chopped)
Dry fruits - 1 tbsp (chopped)

Method:

• Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes. Boil 3 cups of water with 2 tsp of salt, lemon juice and 1 tsp of oil.
• Add the rice and cook till it is 3/4th done. Strain and cool the rice.
• Heat the oil in kadai, add the chopped ginger, green chillies and onions. Fry till onions are golden brown.
• Add the rice, salt, chilli powder and garam masala. Mix well.
• Add bread croutons, green peas and pomegranate. Mix well.
• Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves and nuts.
• Serve immediately otherwise croutons become soggy.