Ricelove Biryani (Layered Rice and Veggies with Spices) Vegan.

Rice:

• 1 cup long grain basmati rice
• 1.25 cups water
• 2 cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
• 2 green cardamoms
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oil

Garnish:

• 1/2 medium onion (thin slices, cooked to a golden brown)
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup mint leaves
• 1/3 cup cashews (small pieces)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron soaked in a Tablespoon of water or non dairy milk for 10 minutes

Veggies:

• 2 cups Veggies (I used cauliflower florets, zucchini, carrots and potatoes. add green beans, peas, broccoli, any chunky veggies of choice!)
• 4 tablespoons Cashew/non dairy Yogurt or Cashew cream+1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste or minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste or minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced Serrano chili pepper (more or less by taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

Spices/biryani masala:

• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
• 2 green cardamoms
• 1 black cardamoms
• 3 cloves
• 2-3 black peppercorns
• 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg or mace (optional)