Vegan Biryani

Name: Vegan Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil (Divided); 1 Medium Onion (White, Yellow or Brown, Chopped); 1 Green Chili (Sliced and Deseeded); 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger (Minced); 4 Cloves Garlic (Crushed); 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric; 2 teaspoons Garam Masala; 1 Bay Leaf; 1 Cinnamon Stick; 3 Cloves; 3 Green Cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1 Star Anise; 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes; 1 Medium Tomato (Chopped); 1 Large Potato (Peeled and Diced); 1 Large Carrot (Sliced); 1 cup Cauliflower Florets ((80g)); 1/3 cup Raisins ((48g) Optional); 1 cup Vegetable Stock ((240ml) or Broth); 3/4 cup Coconut Milk ((180ml) Canned, Full Fat, Unsweetened); 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper; 1 cup Basmati Rice ((200g) Uncooked); 1 cup Frozen Green Peas ((134g)); 3/4 cup Roasted Salted Cashews ((100g) Roughly chopped); 2 Tablespoons Fresh Mint Leaves (Chopped); 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)