Vegetable Biryani Recipe

Rice, Loaded With Mixed Vegetables

In a large saucepan, heat:

1 1/2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

pinch hing

1/2 teaspoon cumin/mustard/sesame seeds mixture

When the seeds pop, add:

1 teaspoon hot red pepper powder

1 teaspoon cumin/coriander powder

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon garam masala

1/4-1/2 teaspoon Pav Bahji masala

Add and bring to a boil:

2 cups water

1/2 medium potato, chopped

1 cauliflower floret, chopped

1/4 sweet red pepper, chopped

1/2 carrot, peeled and sliced

1/4 cup eggplant, chopped

1 small, fresh, hot green pepper, chopped

1 Tablespoon fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), chopped

1 Tablespoon fresh coconut, chopped

pinch freshly grated ginger

Turn the heat to low, and add:

1 cup uncooked rice

1 teaspoon salt

Bring back to a boil over low heat, with the pot half-covered. When this mixture is boiling, add:

1/2 onion, chopped

1/2 tomato, chopped

Simmer on low, half-covered, for 15-20 minutes, adding more water if needed (the mixture might still look damp.) Let sit a few minutes, then serve.

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