Vegetarian Biryani

A quick and easy Biryani. A popular and fragrant rice dish infused with Indian spices.

Serves - 4 Heat 3 (1-5)

Rating - 5 (1-5)

Prep Time 20 Minutes Cooking Time 45 Minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp Olive Oil

1 Onion, finely chopped

500 g Selected Vegetables, thinly sliced

3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped

1 tbsp Ginger, finely chopped

2 tbsp Cumin

1 tbsp Coriander

1 tsp Chilli Powder

1 tsp Cinnamon

½ tsp Cardamom

1 tsp Turmeric

1 Bay Leaves

1 Vegetable Stock

500 g Basmati Rice, washed

1 tsp Salt

500 g Chickpeas, rinsed

250 g Raisins

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 sauté for 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.