Short-Cut Vegetable Biryani |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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When time is of the essence and you need to impress someone, this quick and easy recipe is the one to get the job done. Ingredients:
3/4 cup basmati rice |
1 tablespoon unsalted butter |
2 tablespoons golden raisins |
2 tablespoons sliced almonds |
1/2 teaspoon turmeric |
1/4 teaspoon whole cumin seed |
1/4 teaspoon whole coriander seed |
3 whole cardamom pods |
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half |
1 1/2 cups water |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1/4 small yellow onion, thinly sliced |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 tablespoons golden raisins |
2 tablespoons sliced almonds |
1 1/2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds |
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seed |
5 whole cardamom pods |
1 cup small cauliflower floret |
3 ounces green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces |
3 small new potatoes, peeled and quartered |
1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
2/3 cup water |
2 tablespoons toasted shredded coconut |
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Place the rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, over medium-high heat. Add the golden raisins, almonds, turmeric, cumin seed, coriander seed, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick and cook, stirring, until toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 1 minute more. Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, (wrap the lid tightly with a kitchen towel), cover, and steam until the rice is tender, 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
4. Melt the butter in a medium straight-sided skillet with a tight-fitting lid, over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the golden raisins, almonds, coriander seed, cumin seed, and cardamom and cook, stirring, until toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5. Stir in the cauliflower, green beans, potatoes, carrots, and salt. Raise the heat to high, pour in the water, and cook, covered, for 4 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender and most of the water has evaporated, about 1 1/2 minutes more.
6. Add the rice to the vegetable mixture and, using a rubber spatula, stir to combine. Season with salt to taste. Divide the vegetable-rice mixture among plates and top with some of the toasted coconut and almonds. Serve immediately.
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