Basmati Rice & Curry Casserole (Chana aur Sarson ka Saag Biryani)
From EatingWell: January/February 2008

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Biryanis are rice-based casseroles that combine a saucy meat, vegetable or legume curry with basmati rice, whole spices, nuts and raisins. This particular dish is a nutritional powerhouse, thanks to the mustard greens and chickpeas. Look for the specialty spices—cardamom pods, saffron and garam masala—in the spice section of well-stocked supermarkets or online at penzeys.com.

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Makes: 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Active Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

NUTRITION PROFILE
Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | High potassium | Gluten free |

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2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 large red onion, 1/2 coarsely chopped and 1/2 thinly sliced
3-5 fresh green chiles, such as Thai or serrano, stemmed
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup raw cashews
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 cardamom pods
2 bay leaves
2 3-inch cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup white basmati rice, preferably Indian or Pakistani
1 bunch (8 ounces) mustard greens, tough ribs removed, leaves finely chopped
8 ounces cauliflower, cut into 1/2-inch florets
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
2 cups water, divided
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads