Indian mixed vegetable rice

Tender, moist rice, full of flavour because it's been slow cooked for up to two hours

Indian name: Subzi Pulav
Heat rating: 1
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 30
Cooking time: 60

What you need:

• 250g Patak's Basmati Rice
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 100g carrot, diced (15mm pieces)
• 100g green beans, trimmed and cut in half
• 100g cauliflower florets (medium size)
• 2 tbsp Patak's Balti Paste
• 600ml hot water

What you do:

1. Rinse the rice in cold running water then cover with cold water and leave to soak for up to 20 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and fry gently until they start to crackle.
3. Add the carrot, green beans, cauliflower and Patak's Balti Paste and fry for a further 3 - 4 minutes.
4. Drain the rice of excess water and transfer it to your slow cooker and add the hot water.
5. Add the vegetables and mix well with the rice. Cook on high for 1½ - 2 hours.

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