Beef Biriyani

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean beef (from shoulder), cut into cubes
• 6 tbsp oil
• 4 None onions, 2 peeled and finely diced, 2 peeled and cut into rings
• 8 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely diced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 cup basmati rice
• 3/4 lb potatoes, peeled and chopped into small cubes
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 2 stems cilantro, chopped finely
• 2 stems mint, chopped finely
• 5 None cardamom pods
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2/3 cup vegetable stock