Vegetable Biryani

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 onion large, diced
• 1 green chili pepper, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp minced fresh gingerroot
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
• 3 cups small cauliflower florets
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1 1/2 cups Royal ® White Basmati Rice
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 1 cinnamon stick (2-inch piece)
• 4 whole cloves
• 4 cardamom pods
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp saffron threads
• 1/2 cup crispy shallots (optional)
• 1/3 cup almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup raisins