Vegetable Biryani Rice
INGREDIENTS
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Serves 6-8
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Rice:
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2 cups basmati rice (white or brown)
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3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
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1 bay leaf (preferably Indian)
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Vegetables:
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6 cups chopped mixed vegetables (such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, peas, green beans; can use raw or frozen)
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3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2-inch piece ginger, minced
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3 cardamom pods
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3 cloves
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
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1/4 cup water
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 large pinch saffron dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water
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Garnish:
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1 teaspoon ghee or vegetable oil
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1/4 cup golden raisins
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1/4 cup cashews
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1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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