Vegetarian Biryani

• FAST

SERVES: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups rice, preferably basmati, rinsed

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

• 1 baking potato (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

• 2 carrots, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

• 2 cups water

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1 10-ounce package frozen peas,defrosted

• 1/4 cup plain yogurt

• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced

• 1 tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves