CHEF BIJU'S SIMPLE BIRYANI

Chef Biju's Simple Biryani image

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups rice (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons light olive oil
2 cups chopped vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, yellow squash, zucchini, etc.
1 onion, sliced into strips
1/4 cup cashews or peanuts
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon curry powder (add more if you like)
Salt

Steps:

Combine the rice and 3 1/2 cups water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. (Or cook the rice on the stovetop according to the package instructions.)
In a large deep pan, bring the oil to medium-high heat. Add the chopped vegetables, onions, cashews, raisins and curry powder and saute until the raisins are plump and the curry powder is fully incorporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the cooked rice; stir and cook until the rice is evenly distributed among the vegetables and the color is uniform, 8 to 10 minutes. Add salt to taste.
Serve with plain yogurt or just a squeeze of lemon juice.