Veg Dum Biryani

Ingredients

• 2 cups Royal ® Chef’s Secret Basmati Rice
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 potato, diced
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup beans, chopped
• 1/4 cup cashew nuts (for garnish) (optional)
• 1/4 cup golden raisins (for garnish) (optional)
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron strands
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• Salt to taste