Vegetable Biryani

Method

1. 1

   Par-boil rice with whole spices until 70% cooked.

2. 2

   Cook vegetables in spiced yogurt masala until half-done.

3. 3

   Layer in heavy pot: vegetables, rice, fried onions, mint, ghee, saffron milk.

4. 4

   Repeat layers.

5. 5

   Seal and cook on dum: high 5 min, low 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Garnish with fried nuts and raisins. Serve with raita.