Vegetable Biryani
Vegetable Biryani – Healthy Weight Loss Recipe
(makes 4 servings)
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1 cup Basmati rice |
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1/2 teaspoon saffron threads |
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1/4 cup lowfat milk |
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Lowfat cooking spray |
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1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds |
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
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2 tablespoons garam masala |
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1 large potato, peeled and chopped |
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1/2 cup cauliflower flowerets, chopped |
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1/2 cup carrots, peeled and chopped |
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1/2 cup green beans, cut into 1″ pieces |
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3 cups water
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| 1. | Place Basmati rice in a large bowl then cover with water and soak for 30 minutes then drain. | ||
| 2. | In a small bowl, combine saffron and milk and set aside. | ||
| 3. | Spray a large saucepan with lowfat cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat. | ||
| 4. | Add cumin seeds and cloves and sauté for 1 minute. | ||
| 5. | Stir in the chopped vegetables and stirfry for 4-5 minutes. | ||
| 6. | Add the rice and stirfry for 1 minute. | ||
| 7. | Stir in the water and garam masala. | ||
| 8. | Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. | ||
| 9. | Drizzle with the saffron milk then serve. | ||
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