Beans Pulao

Beans Pulav
 

Ingredients
250g Italian flat beans / Coco Plat (sliced)
1 cinnamon stick + 2 cloves+2 cardomom pods + 1 star anise
2tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 green chillies (half slit)
1 tsp chopped ginger
2 garlic  (chopped)
Coriander leaves
2 tbsp ghee + vegetable oil
For Rice
4 cups Basmati rice
6 cups water + 2 stock cubes 
Method
Boil water with stock cubes & keep aside.
Heat oil & fry spices(ciinamon +cloves+cardomom+anise)
Add chopped ginger , garlic & green chillies & fennel seeds .
Fry for a while & then add sliced beans & turmeric powder.
 Stir for a while & then add basmati rice.  
When some rice grains change to light brown, add boiled water.
Bring to the boil, cover tightly and simmer until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
Reduce the heat. When rice is 3/4 cooked remove from fire . Close the lid tightly .
Stir occassionaly with a wooden spatule.
When cooked remove from fire.
Garnish with coriander leaves. & garam masala
Serve hot with Raita & Chutney.