Tempeh Biryani

Ingredients

• 1 cup yogurt (or coconut yogurt)TBD
• 1 1/2 tablespoons peeled grated ginger rootTBD
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic pasteTBD
• 1 tablespoon biryani masalaTBD
• 1 tablespoon garam masalaTBD
• 2 teaspoons chili powderTBD
• 1 tablespoon ground corianderTBD
• 2 teaspoons ground cuminTBD
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher saltTBD
• 1/2 cup cubed tempehTBD
• 1 cup basmati rice (washed)TBD
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oilTBD
• 1 cup sliced onionsTBD
• 3 tablespoons ghee (or coconut oil)TBD
• 2 whole clovesTBD
• 1 dried bay leafTBD
• 5 cardamom podsTBD
• 1 small tomato, very finely chopped or gratedTBD
• 1 pinch saffron soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk (or almond milk)HIGH
• 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)TBD
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leavesTBD
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leavesTBD
• 2 (1-inch) sticks of cinnamonTBD