Vegetable Biryani

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice 
• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 4 servings chili powder to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds 
• 1 cup vegetables mixed frozen
• 2 tablespoons garam masala 
• 1  onion chopped
• 1.5 teaspoons salt to taste
• 1.3 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 3 cups water 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Rinse and soak rice for 30 minutes; drain.
2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3. Saute cumin seeds and cloves for less than 1 minute.
4. Saute the onion, stirring constantly, until brown. Stir in rice and fry for about 1 minute, stirring. Stir in the water, salt, garam masala, chili powder and vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and stir in butter before serving.