Add ghee when hot.Add the whole spices- Cloves, Bay leaf and Cardamom.
To this, add onion and Saute till it's brown/Golden.This will take 8-10 minutes.Cancel Saute.
Pressure Cook
Add ginger and garlic paste,Salt,Garam Masala, Mint leaves, Rice and Water.Give it a mix.Make sure the rice is under the water.
Place the vegetables on the top.Do not Stir.
Close the lid.Select PRESSURE COOK at LOW for 6 minutes with the Pressure valve at SEALED position
Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
Notes
Mixed Vegetables*You can use frozen vegetables or fresh.If using Fresh- Carrots,Peas,Beans and potatoes are good options.Basmati Rice**I use white long grain basmati rice for this recipe.You can use short grain rice like sona masoori too but change the amount of water to 2 cups here.Brown Rice can also be used but the pressure cooking time will change to 20 minutes.The vegetables might get a bit mushy here.You can cut them larger so they hold together better.Garam Masala***Indian Spice mix available quite easily.Though, if you do not have this, substitute it with a mix of ground cumin, cinnamon and black pepper.Whole Spices****If you do not have the listed ingredients,use what you have available with you.Bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, star anise & whole Black pepper are all good.