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Vegetable Biryani

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Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp ghee or coconut oil
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 brown onion sliced
  • 3 cm piece fresh ginger grated
  • 1 green or red chilli seeded, finely chopped
  • 2 cups diced vegetables carrot, cauli, broccoli, eggplant, mushrooms, green beans,
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 can coconut milk optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180C
  2. Heat oil in a flameproof casserole dish.
  3. Add dry spices and stir over heat until fragrant.
  4. Add onion and cook until soft.
  5. Add garlic, chilli and ginger, stirring for a minute or so.
  6. Remove from heat place rice and vegetables into dish. Pour over stock and coconut milk, if using.
  7. Return dish to heat and bring gently to boil.
  8. Cover with lid and cook in oven for 20 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender and liquid evaporated.