Vegetable Biryani (Dum Subz Biryani)

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 4 tbsp oil, divided
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• 2” root ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp Patak’s® Tikka Masala Spice Paste, divided
• 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp yogurt
• ⅓ cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
• ⅓ cup baby corn, halved lengthwise
• ⅓ cup asparagus tips, halved lengthwise
• ½ cup button mushrooms, chopped
• ¾ cup fresh assorted exotic mushrooms, sliced
• 3 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped and divided
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped and divided
• ¼ cup mixed dried mushrooms
• 1” piece of cinnamon stick
• 5 green cardamom pods
• 2 bay leaves
• Pinch of saffron strands
• 2 tbsp unsalted cashew nuts, halved
• 2 tbsp sultanas
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp salt
• Water