Quick Chickpea Biryani
"Biryani is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish hailing from India and varies greatly from region to region. This version is vegan and features chickpeas as the protein, minimizing the cooking time significantly. As it simmers on the stove, delicious aromas waft through the house. Serve it with Cilantro Mint Chutney or Cilantro Yogurt...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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3 garlic cloves, rough chopped
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1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
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1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
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1 tablespoon coriander
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon cinnamon (or one cinnamon stick)
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1/2 teaspoon cardamom (or 3 crushed cardamom pods)
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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1 bay leaf
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4 cups veggie stock
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2 cups basmati rice
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/4 cup cashews
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1 cup yogurt (full fat)
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1/4 cup shredded coconut
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1–2 jalapenos
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1 bunch cilantro
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1 inch ginger, sliced thin
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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