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How to Cook a thirty minute vegetable biryani

Chopped vegetables being sautéed in a pan with a dollop of seasoning.

Here is a fragrant and satisfying biryani recipe for an easy vegetarian main course or side dish. Watch this how-to video to learn how to make a delicious rice and vegetable dish.

Ingredients for vegetable biryani:

3/4 cup (175 mL) dried green lentils

2 tbsp (25 mL) extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3 carrots, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp (15 mL) mild, medium or Biryani curry paste

1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper

2 cups (500 mL) small cauliflower florets

1 cup (250 mL) basmati rice

1/4 cup (50 mL) raisins

2-1/4 cups (550 mL) vegetable stock

1 cup (250 mL) green peas

1/4 cup (50 mL) toasted sliced almonds (optional)

Preparation:

In saucepan of boiling water, cook lentils for 10 minutes; drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; sauté onion until deep golden, 6 minutes. Add carrots, garlic, curry paste, salt and pepper; sauté until fragrant,

3 minutes. Stir in cauliflower, rice, raisins and lentils to coat.

Add stock and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice and vegetables are tender, 20 minutes. Stir in peas and warm through, 4 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds (if using).

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