Vegetable Biryani

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 500g mixed vegetables, chopped into small pieces (for example: green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, peas)
• 4 tablespoons 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 chilli powder/cayenne
• 2 cups Basmati rice (rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes)
• 4 cups cold water

Method:

1. Fry the onion in oil until light brown.
2. Add the spices (cinnamon through to the salt in the ingredient list) and fry for 1 minute.
3. Add the chopped vegetables and fry for 4-5 minutes.
4. Add the rice and water and stir.
5. Add the remaining spices (coriander through to chilli powder in the ingredient list).
6. Bring to a boil and reduce temperature slightly until bubbles emerge through the rice.
7. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 12-15 minutes without stirring.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with a side salad.

Serves 4