Vegetable Biryani

Ingredients;

4 tbsps ghee
6 chili peppers (crushed into a paste i will use a lesser amount of chili paste or
crushed red pepper flakes or 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 tbsps fresh ginger (minced 2 inch piece)
1tsp cumin seeds
12 lb green peas
12 lb carrot (chopped)
12 lb green beans (chopped)
3 tomatoes (chopped)
6 whole whole cloves
cinnamon sticks (4 inches)
6 cardamom pods (crushed)
1 tsp turmeric
3 tsp of fresh mint leaves
2 cups white rice (long grain white rice uncooked )
6 potatoes (chopped into large chunks)
1-2 tsps salt
5-6 cups hot water
yogurt to (serve) with.

Method;

In a fry pan add cumin seeds ,ginger, and chili paste, and fry for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly. Then add the green peas, carrots and green beans. Reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, adding more ghee or a bit of oil if needed. 3 Add the tomatoes, spices and mint, and stir for 5 minutes. 4 Then pour a cup of hot water, cover, and simmer until vegetables are about half cooked. 5 Add rice, potatoes, salt and another 4-5 cups of hot water . Cover again, and cook for another 20-30 minutes until rice is done and water is absorbed. 6 To serve, Serve with yoghurt or any raita.