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Sweet Potato and Chickpea Biryani with Basmati Rice

Name: Sweet Potato and Chickpea Biryani with Basmati Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Basmati rice', 'amount': '1.5 cups, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes'}; {'ingredient': 'Sweet potatoes', 'amount': '2 medium, peeled and diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Chickpeas', 'amount': '1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1 large, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '4 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Ginger', 'amount': '1 tablespoon, grated'}; {'ingredient': 'Vegetable broth', 'amount': '3 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Cashews', 'amount': '1/2 cup, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Raisins', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh cilantro', 'amount': '1/4 cup, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Lemon juice', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Bay leaf', 'amount': '1'}; {'ingredient': 'Cinnamon', 'amount': '1 stick'}; {'ingredient': 'Cardamom', 'amount': '4 pods'}; {'ingredient': 'Cumin', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Coriander', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Turmeric', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}

Indulge in a comforting bowl of Sweet Potato and Chickpea Biryani, where the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes meets the nutty flavor of chickpeas, all enveloped in aromatic basmati rice. This delightful dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual treat, with vibrant colors and fragrant spices. Biryani, a dish that has roots in Indian and Persian cuisine, is traditionally made with meat, but this vegetarian version is equally satisfying, offering a wholesome and nourishing meal. Enjoy it with a side of yogurt or raita to balance the spices!

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

Basmati rice (1.5 cups, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes)
Sweet potatoes (2 medium, peeled and diced)
Chickpeas (1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed)
Onion (1 large, chopped)
Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
Vegetable broth (3 cups)
Cashews (1/2 cup, chopped)
Raisins (1/4 cup)
Fresh cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
Bay leaf (1)
Cinnamon (1 stick)
Cardamom (4 pods)
Cumin (1 teaspoon)
Coriander (1 teaspoon)
Turmeric (1 teaspoon)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and bay leaf. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
Incorporate the diced sweet potatoes and drained chickpeas into the pot. Stir well to coat them with the spices, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Gently fold in the soaked and drained basmati rice, ensuring everything is combined without breaking the rice grains.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice and sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
While the biryani is cooking, heat a small pan over medium heat. Add the chopped cashews and toast until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the same pan, add the raisins and toast them until they are plumped, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside with the cashews.
Once the biryani is cooked, remove the pot from heat. Remove the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods, and gently fluff the rice with a fork.
Stir in the toasted cashews, plumped raisins, chopped cilantro, and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve the sweet potato and chickpea biryani hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4-6 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 40 minutes • Calories: 420 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 12g • Sodium: 500mg • Sugar: 6g

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Biryani with Basmati Rice

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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