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Vegetable Biryani

INGREDIENTS

1 onion, peeled and chopped 2 cups chopped mixed vegetables (e.g., potatoes, green beans, cauliflower, carrot) 4 tablespoons light vegetable oil 1 1-inch cinnamon stick 6 cloves 2 large black cardamom seeds 1 teaspoon black cumin powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon chili powder/cayenne 2 cups raw Basmati rice (rinsed 4 times, soaked 20 minutes) or 4 cups cooked, non-sticky, long-grain rice

METHOD

Fry onion in oil until light brown. Add spices (cinnamon through salt in the ingredient list.) and fry for 1 minute. Add vegetables and fry for 4-5 minutes. Add rice (and 4 cups water if uncooked). Add remaining spices (coriander through chili powder in the ingredient list). Bring to a boil and reduce temperature slightly until the bubbles emerge through the rice. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 12-15 minutes without stirring. Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve with raita or salad.