Vegetable Biryani

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 4 cups water
• 3 tbsp oil
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, potatoes)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 4 green cardamom pods
• 4 cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh mint

Method

1. Parboil rice with whole spices and salt for 5 minutes; drain.
2. Deep-fry onions in oil until crispy; reserve half for topping.
3. Cook vegetables with garlic, ginger, and yogurt until tender.
4. Layer rice and vegetable mixture in a pot, alternating and ending with rice.
5. Top with reserved crispy onions and mint.
6. Cover with foil and cook on low heat for 15 minutes until steamed through.