Vegetable Biryani - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (preferably black)
• 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon cayenne to taste
• 3/4 teaspoon garam masala (a spice blend)
• 3/4 teaspoon coriander
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1/2 cauliflower, cut into flowerets
• 2 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices
• 2 potatoes, cut into large cubes
• 1/2 large eggplant, cut into1-inch cubes
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups tomato purée
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cooked basmati rice, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped, toasted almonds
• 1/2 cup raisins