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Vegetarian Biryani
A quick and easy Biryani. A popular ans fragrant rice dish infused with Indian spices.
Serves 4 (Estimated) Rating 5/5
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. |