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Vegetable Biryani - Healthwell

Course : Indian
Source: healthwell.com
Serves: 12

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Ingredients:

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds -- (preferably black)

1/8 teaspoon cayenne -- (to 1/4), to taste

3/4 teaspoon garam masala -- (a spice blend)

3/4 teaspoon coriander

2 teaspoons turmeric

1/2 Head cauliflower cut into flowerets

2 small zucchini -- cut into 1 inch slices

2 medium potatoes -- cut into large cubes

1/2 large eggplant -- cut into 1 inch cubes

1 medium red pepper -- diced

1 cup sliced onion

1/2 cup water

1 1/2 cups tomato puree

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups cooked basmati rice -- divided

1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds

1/2 cup raisins

Preparation / Directions:

The crowning glory of India's rice dishes is the Biryani. Some of the rice in this colorful dish will turn yellow, while some will be white. Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cooking Time: 40 Minutes 1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Add poppy and mustard seeds and cook over medium-low heat until seeds start to pop. Reduce heat to low and stir in remaining spices. Cook for 1 minute. 2. Increase heat to medium-high and add vegetables. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add water, tomato puree and salt. Cover and cook over low heat until vegetables are almost tender, about 1015 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup rice; mix. 3. Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. 4. Spread the vegetable and rice mixture in baking pan, then top with remaining rice. Sprinkle with nuts and raisins. Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes

Vegetable Biryani - Healthwell

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