1/5 cup clarified butter or ghee; you can also use any vegetable oil

2 tablespoon ginger garlic and onion paste

½ tablespoon garam masala (mixed Indian spices powder, you can find in any Indian store)

½ teaspoon jeera (cumin)

1 tablespoon paste of fresh green chili and fresh coriander leaves

1 1/3 cup good quality basmati rice, washed well

1/2 lb. of seasonal vegetables like (carrots, potatoes, green beans chopped about an inch thick)

2 tablespoon coarsely chopped dry fruits or nuts like cashews, almonds, or raisins

Water

Salt to taste