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Vegetable Biryani with Basmati Rice
A fragrant vegetarian biryani with Indian spices, a mix of basmati rice, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, raisins and cashews, seasoned with curry, cumin, cardamom and fresh mint. Ideal for a complete and comforting meal.
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Critical Success Points
- • Soaking the rice for 1 hour
- • Tempering the spices (cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf)
- • Monitoring water level during vegetable cooking
- • Cooking the rice al dente separately
- • Final cooking on very low heat with clarified butter
Safety Warnings
- • Watch out for hot oil splatters while sautéing.
- • Handle whole spices (cloves, cardamom) carefully to avoid accidentally swallowing them.
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