Vegetable Biryani – OvenSource

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 4 cups water
• 2-3 cloves
• 2-3 cardamom pods
• 1 bay leaf
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies, slit (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, cauliflower, and bell peppers), chopped
• 1 medium potato, diced
• 1/2 cup yogurt (plant-based for vegan option)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 2 teaspoons biryani masala or garam masala
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup fried onions (optional, for garnish)
• Saffron strands soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk (plant-based for vegan option)