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| Vegetarian Biryani
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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 olive oil |
| 1 large onion, thinly sliced |
| 500g chopped or thinly sliced vegetables (you choose) |
| 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
| 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped |
| 2 tablespoons cumin |
| 1 tablespoon coriander |
| 1 teaspoon chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon cinnamon |
| ½ teaspoon cardamom |
| 1 teaspoon turmeric |
| 1 bay leaf |
| 1 litre vegetable stock |
| 500g basmati rice, rinsed |
| 1 teaspoon salt |
| 500g chickpeas, drained, rinsed |
| 250g cup raisins |
| For garnish: 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. |