Vegetable Biryani

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati Rice
• 3 cups Mixed Vegetables
• 2 medium Onion
• 2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 3 tbsp Biryani Masala
• 1/4 cup Mint Leaves
• 1/4 cup Cilantro
• 3 tbsp Ghee
• 1/4 tsp Saffron Strands
• 4 cups Water

Instructions

1. 1Measure 2 cups of Basmati Rice and place it in a bowl. Cover the rice with water and let it soak for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, drain the water completely.
2. 2Peel and thinly slice the 2 medium Onions. Place a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C). Add the 3 tablespoons of Ghee to the pot. Once the ghee is melted and shimmering, add the sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown and crispy. Remove the onions from the pot with a slotted spoon and set them aside on a plate, leaving the ghee in the pot.
3. 3Add the 2 tablespoons of Ginger-Garlic Paste to the pot with the ghee. Cook over medium heat (300°F / 150°C) for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
4. 4Add the 3 cups of Mixed Vegetables and the 3 tablespoons of Biryani Masala to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are slightly tender and the spices are fragrant.
5. 5Add the drained 2 cups of Basmati Rice, 4 cups of Water, 1/4 cup of Mint Leaves, and 1/4 cup of Cilantro to the pot. Stir everything together. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. You should hear gentle bubbling and see steam escaping.
6. 6Turn off the heat. Let the pot sit, covered and undisturbed, for 10 minutes. This allows the rice to finish steaming and become fluffy. After 10 minutes, gently fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the reserved golden brown onions. To prepare the saffron, gently crush the 1/4 teaspoon of Saffron Strands and soak them in 2 tablespoons of warm water for 5 minutes. Drizzle the saffron water over the biryani. Serve the Vegetable Biryani hot.

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