Vegetables Biryani with Rose Water - OLDWAYS - Cultural Food Traditions OLDWAYS – Cultural Food Trad

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice (preferably brown)
• 2 ½ cups cauliflower florets
• 1 ½ cups carrots, diced
• 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
• ½ teaspoon saffron threads
• 4 tablespoons rose water
• ½ cup plain, nonfat yogurt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup onions, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 10 cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• ¼ cup raisins
• Salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• Fresh cilantro, for garnishing