Basmati Rice with Vegetables

Basmati Rice with Vegetables 
(from Best Indian Cookbook, posted by Lisa- averyhappymama)

Serve with chicken, lamb, or fish.

1 3/4 c basmati rice 
3 Tbls vegetable oil 
1 chopped onion 
2 crushed cloves garlic 
3 c water or vegetable stock 
2/3 c corn kernels 
1 bell pepper 
1 large grated carrot 
Wash rice in a strainer, soak in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain very thoroughly. 
Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion for a few minutes over a medium heat until it starts to soften. 
Add the rice to the pan and fry for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent rice from sticking. Stir in crushed garlic. 


VERSION 1: Put mixture in rice cooker with water or stock, add vegetables, and steam until ready. 


VERSION 2: Pour in the water or stock and stir well. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Sprinkle the corn over the rice, spread the bell pepper and sprinkle over all the grated carrot. Cover tightly and steam until tender.