Vegetable Biryani - 2

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Course : Indian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

1 medium Onion -- peeled and chopped
2 cups chopped mixed vegetables*
4 tablespoons light vegetable oil
1 piece cinnamon stick
6 whole 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 chili powder/cayenne
2 cups raw basmati rice -- (rinsed 4 times,soaked 20 minutes) - -- (or)
4 cups cooked -- non-sticky long-grain rice
 

Preparation:

* (e.g., potatoes, green beans, cauliflower, carrot) Fry onion in oil until light brown. Add spices (cinnamon through salt in the ingredient list.) and fry for 1 minute. Add vegetables and fry for 4-5 minutes. Add rice (and 4 cups water if uncooked.) Add remaining spices (coriander through chili powder in the ingredient list.) Bring to a boil and reduce temperature slightly until the bubbles emerge through the rice. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 12-15 minutes without stirring. Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve with raita or salad.