Vegetable Biryani with Cashews
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Serves 6 to 8

Top the finished biryani with a fragrant mix of sliced jalapenos, tomato wedges, and chopped cilantro, if you like. This recipe was inspired by Whole Planet Foundation microcredit clients and their projects.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1 cup brown basmati rice, rinsed until water runs clear
    • 1 tablespoon expeller-pressed canola oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 1 large red onion, cut into small wedges
    • 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup chopped roasted cashews, divided
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
    • 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon curry powder
    • 5 cups chopped fresh vegetables, such as cauliflower, carrots or green beans
    • 2/3 cup water
    • 1 cup frozen peas
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    Method: 

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add rice and simmer for 30 minutes; drain well.

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion, ginger, half of the cashews, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring often and adding a splash of water when the mixture sticks to the pot, until deep golden brown and soft, about 15 minutes. Add yogurt and curry powder and cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in vegetables, water, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender on the outside but not cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat and stir in frozen peas.

    Arrange hot, drained rice over vegetables, cover pot with foil and a tight-fitting lid and bake until rice and vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Uncover, carefully transfer contents of pot to a large bowl and toss together gently. Spoon into bowls and serve garnished with remaining cashews.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:220 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 6g protein
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