Halal Indian Style Vegetable Biryani (Dum Style)

• 2 cups basmati rice, soaked 30 min
• 3 cups mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, potato, cauliflower, peas)
• 1 large onion sliced + 2 tomatoes
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 green chilies
• 2 tsp biryani masala, 1 tsp turmeric, ½ tsp garam masala
• 4 tbsp ghee, whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves), mint, cilantro, saffron milk

1. 1Parboil rice with whole spices until 70% cooked. Drain.
2. 2Sauté onions until golden. Add ginger-garlic, tomatoes, vegetables, and spices. Cook 8–10 min.
3. 3Layer in heavy pot: vegetables, rice, mint, cilantro, saffron milk, ghee. Seal with dough.
4. 4Dum cook on low 20–25 min. Rest 10 min. Fluff and serve with raita.
5. 5*Nutritional Value (per serving): ~420 calories, 9g protein, 72g carbs, 12g fat, 6g fiber.

Nutrition values are estimates.