Vegetable Paella

Method

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a deep non-stick pan, add garlic and saute till fragrant.
2. Add the remaining oil and all the capsicums and saute till they soften.
3. Add tomatoes and cook on high heat for 5 minutes.
4. Add potatoes and salt, mix and cook till potatoes are almost done.
5. Heat vegetable stock in another deep non-stock pan, add saffron and let it come to a boil on medium heat.
6. Drain and add brinjal and mix.
7. Add rice to the vegetables, mix and cook.
8. Add half the stock mixture to the rice and vegetables, covering it completely, and cook on low heat. Add salt and mix.
9. Once stock gets absorbed by the rice, add the remaining stock and continue to cook. Do not stir.
10. Once the stock has been absorbed and the rice is completely done, transfer the paella into a serving dish and serve hot.

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