Ingredients

• 2 cups - leftover rice or freshly cooked rice (long grained)
• 2 tbsp - mint chutney
• 1 tbsp - tomato paste
• 1 - onion
• 1 cup - mixed vegetables, cut lengthwise (carrot, beans, cabbage, cauliflower)
• 1 - potato
• 1/2 cup - peas
• 1/4 tsp - cumin seeds
• a few bay leaves
• a few big cardamoms
• 1 tbsp - oil
• 1 tsp - garam masala/biryani masala
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/4 cup - water
• salt to taste
• mint or coriander leaves for garnishing

How to Make Quick Vegetable Biryani

• Cook the required amount of rice or use any leftover rice.
• Heat oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds, bay leaves and cardamom.
• Add finely chopped onions and fry.
• Add mint chutney, tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, the cup full of vegetables, potatoes and peas.
• Add 1/4 cup of water and cook on low flame.
• Add the rice and salt and mix well.
• Garnish with mint or coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with raita or dal.