South African Vegetable Biryani

* Exported from MasterCook *

SOUTH AFRICAN VEGETABLE BIRYANI

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Rice
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 lg Onions, sliced
4 tb Ghee
6 ea Chili peppers, crushed into
-- a paste -ÿÿ
2 ts Cayenne
1 ea 2" piece ginger
10 ea Garlic cloves
1/2 c Lentils, dried
1/2 lb Green peas, shelled
1/2 lb Carrots, chopped
1/2 lb Green beans, chopped
3 lg Tomatoes, chopped
6 ea Whole cloves
1 ea 4" piece cinnamon stick
6 ea Cardamom pods, crushed
1 t Turmeric
3 ea Sprigs mint, pounded -ÿÿ
1/2 ts Dried mint
2 c Long grain white rice
6 lg Potatoes, chopped
2 ts Salt

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 c of very hot water, cover &
simmer until the vegetables are half-cooked. Add the
rice, potatoes, salt & another 4 to 5 c 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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