Biryani in a Hurry

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. coconut oil or ghee
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2 whole carrots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger root, minced
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 tsp. ground turmeric
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 8 oz. frozen peas
• 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2/3 cup raisins (dark or golden)
• 4 cups cooked long-grain white rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
• 2/3 cup toasted cashews
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)