A flavorful sweet and savory biryani with basmati rice, ripe mango chunks, and a fragrant coconut-mango sauce.

rinsed and soaked
pods
ripe chunks
optional garnish
Rinse 1 cup of basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 20 minutes, then drain.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the soaked basmati rice, 2 cardamom pods, 2 cloves, and a pinch of salt. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked. Set aside.
While the rice is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 0.5 cup of ripe mango chunks and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add 1 cup of coconut milk to the pan with the mango, and cook for another 3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large serving bowl, gently mix the cooked rice with the mango-coconut mixture and 0.25 cup of roasted cashews.
For the coconut-mango sauce, blend 0.5 cup of ripe mango chunks with 0.5 cup of coconut milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Drizzle the coconut-mango sauce over the biryani before serving. Optional: Garnish with additional roasted cashews or fresh cilantro.

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