Jul 14 2026

B Bombay Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Soak the Rice

    Soak the rinsed basmati rice in water for about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Vegetables

    Dice the potato, chop the cauliflower into florets, and slice the onion. Dice the tomato and set all vegetables aside.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.

  2. 5

    Cook Onions

    Add the sliced onions to the pot and sauté until they become translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Add Spices

    Stir in the cumin seeds, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.

  4. 7

    Add Vegetables

    Add the diced potato, cauliflower florets, chickpeas, and green peas. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 8

    Add Tomato

    Stir in the diced tomato and cook for another 3 minutes until the tomato softens.

  6. 9

    Add Rice and Water

    Add the soaked basmati rice to the pot, followed by the water. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.

  7. 10

    Cook the Rice

    Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.

  8. 11

    Finish the Dish

    Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro.