Description
A comforting and flavorful Vegetable Biryani, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups white basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, ghee, or coconut oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup diced carrot
- 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated or ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 star anise pod (optional)
- 4 cups veggie stock
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup cashews (for garnish)
- Chopped parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat your olive oil (or ghee) over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until tender and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to medium. Add the bell pepper, diced carrot, chopped garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the veggies are tender-crisp.
- Add cumin, coriander, garam masala, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, and two bay leaves. Stir for about 1 minute to toast.
- Remove 1 cup of the veggie mixture and set aside. Add the strained basmati rice to the skillet and toss for 1 minute.
- Pour in the veggie stock and salt; stir to combine. Layer the reserved chickpeas, raisins, and set-aside veggie mixture over the rice.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and cover. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fluffy.
- Turn off heat and let stand, covered, for another 5-10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, garnish with toasted cashews and fresh herbs, and serve.
Notes
You can prep the veggies the day before to save time. The dish tastes even better after a day in the fridge!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: biryani, vegetable, comfort food, Indian cuisine, vegan, family dinner
