South African Vegetable Biryani

South African Vegetable Biryani

Recipe name:
South African Vegetable Biryani

Recipe category:
Beans And Grains

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Recipe detials:
Beans and Grains

Ingredients
3	each	onions, sliced
4	tablespoon	ghee
6	each	chili peppers, crushed into a paste OR 2 ts cayenne
1	each	ginger, 2 inch piece
10	each	garlic cloves
1/2	cup	lentils, dried
1/2	pound	green peas, shelled
1/2	pound	carrots, chopped
1/2	pound	green beans, chopped
3	each	tomatoes, chopped
6	each	whole cloves
1	each	cinnamon stick, 4 inch piece
6	each	cardamom pods, crushed
1	teaspoon	turmeric
3	each	sprigs mint, pounded OR 1/2 ts dried mint
2	cup	long grain white rice
6	each	potatoes, chopped
2	teaspoon	salt
Directions:
In a large, heavy skillet, fry the onions in the ghee until golden. With a slotted spoon, remove 1/3 of the slices & set aside. Add to the pot, the ginger, garlic & chili paste. Fry for 5 or 6 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the lentils, peas, carrots & beans. Reduce heat & cook for 15 minutes. Add more ghee if necessary. Add tomatoes, spices & mint. Stir for 5 minutes. Pour in 1 cup of very hot water, cover & simmer until the vegetables are half-cooked. Add the rice, potatoes, salt & another 4-5 cups of hot water. Cover & cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is done & the water is absorbed. Garnish with the reserved onion slices.

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