Whether you call it veg biryani or pilau, one thing is certain: this is a pot full of flavour. 😍 With caramelised onions, a rich tomato-yoghurt masala, plenty of fresh herbs, perfectly spiced vegetables and a finishing drizzle of curry leaf-infused ghee, this is comfort food at its finest. 3 onions, thinly sliced 6–7 cups mixed vegetables (I used carrots, potatoes, pumpkin, eggplant, cauliflower and green beans) 2 green chillies, sliced 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2 tomatoes, chopped ½ cup yoghurt 1 cup coriander, chopped 1 cup mint, chopped 1 tsp thyme leaves (optional) Juice of ½ lemon 2 cups basmati rice, washed ½ cup cooked lentils 2 tbsp ghee 10–12 curry leaves Salt, to taste Oil, for frying Whole spices 2 bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick 4 cardamom pods 4 cloves 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds Ground spices 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder 2 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp garam masala Fry the vegetables in a little oil until lightly coloured and begi...