Baked Vegetable Biryani Recipe

Ingredients

• 1¼ cups unsweetened, unflavored plant-based milk
• 8 to 10 strands saffron
• 1 large onion, cut into ½-inch dice (2 cups)
• 12 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 4 cups assorted green beans, carrots, and bell peppers, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups assorted cauliflower, eggplant, and zucchini, cut into ¾-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
• 8 cups cooked brown basmati rice
• ¼ cup cashews
• ¼ cup raisins
• 2 cups thinly sliced onion (optional)