"This super easy and delicious Vegan Biryani is bursting with Indian-inspired flavors. It can be made on the stovetop or the Instant Pot! Naturally gluten-free...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons oil of choice (we like coconut or avocado)
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1 onion (chopped)
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4 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root (minced or grated)
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1 jalapeño pepper (minced)
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¼ cup raw cashews (roughly chopped)
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9 black peppercorns
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2 teaspoons sea salt or pink salt
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1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
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5 green cardamom pods (crushed and contents emptied)
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1 teaspoon coconut sugar (or granulated sweetener of choice)
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½ teaspoon ground coriander
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½ teaspoon paprika
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⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
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2 cups basmati rice (or any white rice)
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1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
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1 carrot (finely chopped)
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1 white or yellow potato (peeled and finely chopped)
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½ fresh cilantro (chopped)
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2 bay leaves (dried)
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4 cups water (2 cups for Instant Pot method)