Vegetable Biryani

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup Basmati rice

1 1/4 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

1 onion, chopped

3 cups water

1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

2 tablespoons garam masala

chili powder to taste

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

1. Rinse and soak rice for 30 minutes; drain.

2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

3. Saute cumin seeds and cloves for less than 1 minute. Saute the onion, stirring

constantly, until brown.

4. Stir in rice and fry for about 1 minute, stirring. Stir in the water, salt, garam

masala, chili powder and vegetables.

5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all

water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and stir in butter before serving.