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Vegetable Biryani

45 min4 servings๐Ÿณ 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$14.00540 cal ยท 15g protein

Ingredients

  • basmati rice1ยฝ cups
  • onions2 count
  • frozen mixed vegetables3 cups
  • chickpeas1 can
  • garlic3 cloves
  • fresh ginger1 tbsp
  • biryani masala2 tbsp
  • vegetable broth2ยฝ cups
  • cilantro1 bunch
  • fresh mint1 bunch
  • vegetable oil3 tbsp
  • roasted cashewsโ…“ cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and let it soak while you start the vegetables.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large lidded pot over medium-high and fry the thinly sliced onions 10 minutes until golden. Remove a third for garnish.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, ginger and biryani masala and stir 1 minute, then add the frozen vegetables and drained chickpeas and cook 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain the rice and stir it in with the broth and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, cover and cook on low 15 minutes, then rest 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Fluff and top with the fried onions, cashews, cilantro and mint.

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