Bengali

Saffron and Cardamom Bengali Vegetable Biryani

Name: Saffron and Cardamom Bengali Vegetable Biryani
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bengali
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers, cauliflower); 1 onion, sliced; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 green chili, slit; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp garam masala; salt to taste; oil for cooking; 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom

Adds fragrant saffron and sweet cardamom for a luxurious touch.

47 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse rice and soak for 30 minutes. Drain.
In a pan, heat oil, add cumin and coriander seeds. Sauté until fragrant.
Soak saffron threads in 1 tbsp warm water. 1: Stir cardamom into the rice before cooking.
Add onion, green chili, and tomato. Cook until softened. Add vegetables and turmeric.
Add rice, garam masala, salt, and 2 cups water. Cook until rice is done.

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