Vegetable Biryani (Tehri)

Ingredients

• cup slong-grain white rice
• tablespoon svegetable oil
• large onion, thinly slice d
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• bay leaves, broken in half
• potatoes, quart ered
• carrots, quart ered
• 1/2 teaspoon sground turmeric
• teaspoon chile powder, or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 cup swater
• cup shelled peas
• 1/2 teaspoon ssalt, or to taste
• teaspoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

Instructions

1. Place rice in large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 20 minutes. Drain.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add onion, cumin seeds, and bay leaves; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and carrots; cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in turmeric, chile powder, and coriander; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Stir rice gently into the pressure cooker until evenly coated with oil. Pour in water and peas. Stir in salt, butter, and garam masala. Seal cooker and bring to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Release pressure naturally according to manufacturer's instructions. Fluff rice with a fork.

Tips

Substitute 1 cup cauliflower florets for the carrots if desired. Substitute ghee for the butter if preferred.