Vegetable and Bean Biryani

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Main Dishes, Vegetarian, Rice
1mdAubergine; cubed (large is better, though)
1pnSalt and black pepper
4tbVegetable oil or vegetable ghee
3/4tsPoppy seeds
1tsMustard seeds
1pnCayenne
1/4tsTurmeric
3/4tsGaram masala
1/4tsGround coriander
1Red pepper; seeded & sliced
3ozButter beans; cooked
2Tomatoes; skinned, seeded & chopped
8ozLong grained brown rice; cooked with saffron
1ozToasted pine nuts
1ozRaisins
1Coriander sprig for garnish*
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