Vegetable Biryani

Preparation Time:	10 minutes
Cooking Time:	25 minutes
Time Until Ready:	30 minutes
Serves:	4-6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons safflower oil or ghee
Pinch saffron
Pinch turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water
1 medium carrot, diced
2 cups small cauliflower florets
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1 tomato, diced
1/2 cup shelled fresh peas
1/3 cup raisins
3/4 cup cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Salt, to taste
Roasted cashews, for garnish

Directions

• Wash and cook the rice in the vegetable broth until it is almost cooked, for about 20 minutes. Set aside, covered for about 5 minutes more.
• In a large saucepan, sauté the onion in the oil or ghee until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cardamom, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, rice, and a little salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the remaining ingredients, stir until a little softened, then add a little water and simmer until ready to serve, about 20 minutes.

Delicious with a glass of Zinfandel.

Source: hamiltro

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