Perfectly Spiced Vegan Biryani Recipe | Tilda Rice USA

Ingredients

• 2 cups of Tilda Grand Basmati Rice
• 6 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 green cardamoms
• 2 black cardamoms
• 3 cloves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 dried red chilies
• 2 Tbsp salt, divided
• 4 onions, divided (2 chopped, 2 sliced)
• 2 cans chickpeas, boiled
• 2 tsp ginger paste
• 2 tsp garlic paste
• 1 can tomatoes
• 3 Tbs dairy-free yogurt (optional)
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 3 cups water
• 6 Tbsp mint leaves, chopped
• 8 Tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped
• Few strands of saffron, soaked in warm water
• 2 Tbsp Kewra water
• 1 Tbsp raisins