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                     SOUTH AFRICAN VEGETABLE BIRYANI

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Rice
                Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       lg           Onions, sliced
   4       tb           Ghee
   6       ea           Chili peppers, crushed into
                        -- a paste OR
   2       ts           Cayenne
   1       ea           2" piece ginger
  10       ea           Garlic cloves
     1/2   c            Lentils, dried
     1/2   lb           Green peas, shelled
     1/2   lb           Carrots, chopped
     1/2   lb           Green beans, chopped
   3       lg           Tomatoes, chopped
   6       ea           Whole cloves
   1       ea           4" piece cinnamon stick
   6       ea           Cardamom pods, crushed
   1       t            Turmeric
   3       ea           Sprigs mint, pounded OR
     1/2   ts           Dried mint
   2       c            Long grain white rice
   6       lg           Potatoes, chopped
   2       ts           Salt

  In a large, heavy skillet, fry the onions in the ghee
  until golden. With a slotted spoon, remove 1/3 of the
  slices & set aside.  Add to the pot, the ginger,
  garlic & chili paste.  Fry for 5 or 6 minutes,
  stirring constantly.  Add the lentils, peas, carrots &
  beans.  Reduce heat & cook for 15 minutes.  Add more
  ghee if necessary. Add tomatoes, spices & mint  Stir
  for 5 minutes.  Pour in 1 c of very hot water, cover &
  simmer until the vegetables are half-cooked.  Add the
  rice, potatoes, salt & another 4 to 5 c of hot water.
  Cover & cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is done
  & the water is absorbed.  Garnish with the reserved
  onion slices.
 


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