Click to Print Vegetarian Biryani A quick and easy Biryani. A popular ans fragrant rice dish infused with Indian spices. Serves - 4 Heat ViewBag.Recipe.Heat (1-5) Rating - 5 (1-5) Prep Time 20 Minutes Cooking Time 45 Minutes Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Ollive Oil 1 Onion, thinly sliced 500 Gram Selected Vegetables, thinly sliced 3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon Ginger, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons Cumin 1 Tablespoon Coriander 1 Teaspoon Chilli Powder 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon ½ Teaspoon Cardamom 1 Teaspoon Turmeric 1 Bay Leaf 1 Vegetable Stock 500 Gram Basmati Rice, washed 1 Teaspoon Salt 500 Gram Chickpeas, rinsed 250 Gram Rasins Cashews and Chopped Cilantro Method Heat oil over medium-high heat in a pan or skillet. Add the onion and sauté, stirring often, until tender and golden. Turn heat to medium, add your vegetables, garlic and ginger, and cook 4-5 minutes. Add spices and bay leaf, and stir one minute, toasting the spices. Now add the basmati rice, and saute one-minute stirring. Next add stock and salt. Top with chickpeas and raisins. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then lower heat to low. Now simmer on low 25-30 minutes or until the rice has soaked up the liquid. Fluff up with a fork and top with the toasted cashew and cilantro.