Mushroom Pulao

Ingredients

• 1 cup white basmati rice
• 7-8 strands of saffron
• 2 tablespoons oat milk, or another unsweetened non-dairy milk
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or another neutral oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 green cardamom pods
• 4-5 cloves
• 5 black peppercorns
• 1-inch piece of cinnamon
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ red onion, sliced
• 1-inch ginger, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 green chilis, minced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon red chili powder
• 5 medium cremini or baby bella mushrooms, cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces
• ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon vegan butter