Name: Spiced vegetable biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 medium brown onion (150g), sliced thinly; 2 teaspoon garam masala; 400 gram can diced tomatoes; 1 medium potato (200g), cut into 1cm pieces; 2 medium carrots (240g), chopped coarsely; 1/2 cup (125ml) water; 2 medium zucchini (240g), chopped coarsely; 1 medium red capsicum (200g), sliced thinly; 1 medium brown onion (150g), chopped finely; 1 1/2 cup (300g) basmati rice; 8 cardamom pods, bruised; 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 1/2 cup (375ml) water, extra; 1/4 cup (40g) sultanas

Spiced vegetable biryani

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Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

45M

Total

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 medium brown onion (150g), sliced thinly

2 teaspoon garam masala

400 gram can diced tomatoes

1 medium potato (200g), cut into 1cm pieces

2 medium carrots (240g), chopped coarsely

1/2 cup (125ml) water

2 medium zucchini (240g), chopped coarsely

1 medium red capsicum (200g), sliced thinly

1 medium brown onion (150g), chopped finely

1 1/2 cup (300g) basmati rice

8 cardamom pods, bruised

1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 1/2 cup (375ml) water, extra

1/4 cup (40g) sultanas

Method

1.Heat half of the oil in large saucepan; cook garlic and sliced onion, stirring, until onion softens. Add garam masala; cook, stirring, 1 minute.

2.Stir in undrained tomatoes, potato, carrot and the water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Add zucchini and capsicum; simmer, covered, 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

3.Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in medium saucepan; cook chopped onion, stirring, until soft. Add rice and spices; cook, stirring, until fragrant.

4.Stir in the extra water and sultanas; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until rice is just tender and water is absorbed.

5.Place half of the rice mixture in 2-litre (8-cup) serving dish; top with vegetable mixture then remaining rice mixture. Serve with yogurt, if desired.

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