INGREDIENTS
1 cup
basmati rice, uncooked & rinsed
1 tbsp
canola or olive oil
1/2 tsp
whole cumin seed
1
onion, finely chopped
1
red pepper, chopped
1 cup
frozen peas
1
to 2 tablespoon of minced gingerroot
1 cup
chopped extra firm or pressed tofu (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
1
and 1/2 cups of reduced sodium vegetable broth
2 tsp
garam masala
1 tsp
ground cumin
1/2 tsp
ground turmeric
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
cayenne pepper or dried chilies (optional)
2
bay leaves
2 tbsp
tomato paste
1/4 cup
golden raisins (garnish)
Raw, unsalted cashews (garnish)
Cilantro, chopped (garnish)
Plain vegan yogurt (garnish)