Vegetable biryani

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupBasmati Rice
1tablespoonOil -- or ghee
1largePinch Saffron-optional
1pinchTurmeric
½teaspoonSalt
cupHot Water Onion Mixture-----
1cupChopped Onion
2tablespoonsOil -- or ghee
1teaspoonFresh Ginger Root -- peeled
& grated
teaspoonCumin
teaspoonCoriander
½teaspoonCinnamon
1pinchCayenne Vegetables-----
½cupWater
1Carrot -- diced
2cupsCauliflower -- florets
(small)
1Green Pepper -- diced
1Tomato -- diced
½cupPeas
cupRaisins
¾cupChickpeas
cupCashew Pieces -- unsalted
Salt -- to taste

Directions

In a saucepan, saute the rice briefly in one tablespoon oil, stirring to coat each kernel. Crumble in the saffron. Add the turmeric, salt, and the hot water. Bring the rice to a boil, cover the pan, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 20 minutes.

While the rice is cooking, saute the onions in the oil for 5 minutes.

Mix in the ginger, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne. Add ½ cup water, the carrot and cauliflower. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the pepper, tomato, peas, raisins, chick peas, and cashews. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are barely tender. Add salt to taste.

Mix vegetables with cooked riced. Place all in a 2-quart casserole, cover, and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

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