Vegetable Biryani

Wash rice and set aside for 15-20 minutes Add Ghee and Canola oil to crock-pot, set to (Brown/Saute) setting As Ghee heats for 2-3 minutes add raisins and cashews, saute for 30-60 seconds, or until raisins puff up, remove puffed raisins and cashews and set aside In the same pot add sliced onion, cook until brown and crispy, remove and set aside Add cinnamon stick, cloves, cumin seed, and green cardamom to the same pot, as they sputter add chopped onion, cook until golden 8-10 minutes Add salt and garam masala and stir Add veggies, rice, and water, close lid and place 'steam vent' to "locked" position, change to (Rice/Risotto) setting The machine will tell you when cooking is over approx. 12 minutes Turn 'steam vent' to "open" position Garnish with raisins, cashews, and onion