Biryani

From - How to Cook Everything Vegetarian

Book available from Multnomah County Library.

Serves 2 people- 4 meals.

Ingredients -

1.5 cups rice.
1.5 cups water or stock
1.5 cups plain yogurt
2 cups of chopped onions
1 tbs minced garlic
2 tbs butter
salt and pepper
2 tsps of carmadon
1 tsp tumeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 bay leaves
One package of tofu, cut into chunks.

Ok - in a sauce pan (or your dutch oven) Melt the butter over Medium heat. When hot add the spices and stir until fragrent, 2 minutes. Add the onions and garlic with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the onions are tender. Add the rice and stir, cook for 2-3 minutes or until the rice glistens. Add the stock, yogurt, and tofu. Turn head down to low, cover and cook 15-20 mins or until the rice is tender.

The key here is to have all the ingredients already chopped up before you start cooking. That way it won't be stressful when additions are necessary.