Vegetable Biryani

Carla Hall
4 servings
Oven: 375ºF

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 4 plum tomatoes
  • 4 large carrots
  • 2 c peas
  • 1 c basmati rice
  • 2 c vegetable stock
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the onions. Cook until tender and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

2

Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom and cook until spices are fully incorporated and toasted, about 4-5 minutes.

3

Add the tomatoes and carrots, season with salt and pepper, and cook one minute more.

4

Stir in peas, rice, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, cover with lid, and cook in 375º oven until rice is just cooked through, about 20 minutes.

5

Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly, the fluff with a fork. Season with salt and pepper.