Instructions: Saute 3 chopped onions in 3 tbsp of butter or ghee until golden.

Add 1 1/4 tsp. minced fresh ginger, 5 chilies (or less if you dont like hot!) serranos or jalapenos, seeded and halved, 1 1/2 bay leaves, and cook 2 minutes.

Add:
3 cups rice
3 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. each turmeric, cayenne, garam masala 1 3/4 tsp. cumin
4 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 (16 oz.)

bag frozen mixed vegetables

Add all ingredients to pan, boil 2 to 3 minutes. Cover, and cook over medium heat 15 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

The liquid should be completely absorbed and the rice fluffy.

NOTE: Garam Masala can be purchased now in most grocery spice or gourmet sections or you can make your own, I can email you the recipe if you want to try!! Not too hard, and kinda fun, smells so good!! lol

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