Biriyani

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 1 hr 10 minutes

I use either ground lamb or beef.

ingredients

1 1/3 cups basmati rice, rinsed well
2 TBSP canola oil
2 onions, chopped
2 tsps cumin seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp saffron threads, crushed
1/8 tsp cayenne
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 TBSP minced fresh ginger
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 pound ground lamb or beef
1/4 cup chopped mint
2 TBSP fresh lime juice
1 tsp salt
2 whole cloves

directions

Soak rice in water for 20 minutes, drain. Heat saucepan over medium-high heat. Swirl in oil, then add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally until golden, 7-8 minutes. Stir in cumin, cinnamon, saffron and cayenne, cook 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, jalapeno, ginger and garlic, cook until tomatoes soften, 3-4 minutes. Add the lamb or beef and cook until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Stir in the mint, lime juice, and salt, cook 30 seconds. Add the drained rice and cloves, cook 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 15-18 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice sit undisturbed for 10 minutes longer.

Source: WW cookbook