Mixed Vegetable Pulao - Rice cooked with mixed vegetables and whole spices:

2 cups uncooked Basmati rice
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cloves
1 large cardamom
1 small cardamom
1 bay leaf
1  4 inch cinnamon stick
1 pack diced frozen vegetables (beans, carrots, sweetcorn)
salt

Wash rice thoroughly and leave to soak for 15 minutes. Heat oil in a pan, add the cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon and bay leaf. Let it sizzle for a minute. Add chopped onions and fry them until light brown. Add frozen vegetables. Wash rice thoroughly and add to the pan. Add salt and 3 cups of warm water. Let it come to a boil and then reduce heat and leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes. Can add a pinch of turmeric for color. Serve with chicken  or lamb curry.