Mark from Pitchshifter's Vegetable Biryani
In a large saucepan, heat:
1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. cumin/mustard/sesame seed mixture
When the seeds pop, add:
1 tsp. hot red pepper powder
1 tsp. cumin/coriander powder
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. garam masala
1/4-1/2 tsp. Pav Bahji masala
Add and bring to a boil:
2 cups water
1/2 medium potato, chopped
1 cauliflower floret, chopped
1/4 sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 carrot, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup eggplant, chopped
1 small, fresh, hot green pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh coconut, chopped
Pinch freshly grated ginger
Turn the heat to low, and add:
1 cup uncooked rice
1 tsp. salt
Bring back to a boil over low heat with the pot half-covered.
When this mixture boils, add:
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 tomato, chopped
Simmer on low, half-covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, adding more
water if needed (the mixture might still look damp). Let sit
a few minutes, then serve.
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