Vegetable Biryani

Ingredients: For Rice: 1 cup long-grain rice, preferably Basmati 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon oil 2 pinch saffron 2 tablespoons milk For Vegetable gravy: 2 tablespoons oil 1/4 teaspoon asafetida (hing) 1 teaspoon cumin seed (jeera) 4 medium chopped tomatoes 1 green chili finely chopped 1 tablespoon fine shredded ginger 1 cup yogurt 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 cup cubed paneer 2 cup sliced cauliflower 1/2 cup sliced carrots 1/2 cup chopped green beans 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoon cashew nuts broken into pieces 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste 2 tablespoon chopped mint leaves For Garnish: 1 teaspoon garam masala 4 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons sliced almonds