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Simple Vegetable Biryani

5 from 2 votes
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 1/2 cup shredded or finely chopped carrot
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas, optional
  • 2 tsp chopped garlic
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup chopped apricots
  • 1/2 bunch of fresh spinach
  • 2 cups cooked Basmati rice
  • 3 Tbsp pine nuts or pumpkin seeds
  • 3 Tbsp fresh chopped coriander or mint leaves

Spice Mix

  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric

Instructions
 

  • Mix Spice Mix ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat canola oil in a fry pan over medium-high heat. add onion, cauliflower and carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are soft.
  • Add in garlic, Spice Mix and water, cook for one minute.
  • Add apricots, spinach, cooked basmati rice and pine nuts, stir, cover and simmer until heated through; about 2-3 minutes.
  • Fluff and serve topped with chopped herbs.