Apple and grape biryani

Directions

1. After soaking the rice for the biryani in water for 30 minutes, drain it thoroughly. ⏱ 30 min
2. Combine cooked rice with chopped onions, diced tomatoes, Herbes de Provence, salt, and a blend of spices (such as curry or chili powder). ≈ 4 min
3. Then, mix everything together with a little olive oil and lemon juice, using your hands to thoroughly combine the ingredients. ≈ 4 min
4. Wash the fig leaves thoroughly under clear water. ≈ 2 min
5. If you are using freshly picked grape leaves directly from the tree, soak them in boiling water for about 1 minute, then use them. ⏱ 1 min
6. Now, wrap each açai leaf with rice, meat, and cheese, to create a kind of roll. ≈ 3 min
7. First, brush the dish with a small amount of olive oil, then arrange the sliced apple pieces in a cushion-like pattern. ≈ 4 min
8. Arrange the sliced tomatoes in a circular pattern on top of the apples. ≈ 3 min
9. Next, place the grape leaves, which have been prepared, one by one. ≈ 3 min
10. Then, add a little lemon juice and a small amount of olive oil on top. ≈ 3 min
11. Cover the rolls with a heavy plate to keep them firmly together. ≈ 3 min
12. Now, pour 2 cups of hot water into the pot. ≈ 3 min
13. Cover and cook over very low heat for 40 to 50 minutes. ⏱ 50 min
14. Once the water has completely evaporated and the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat. ≈ 3 min
15. Remove the tomatoes and apples currently in the container, then place the grapes, wrapped in grape leaves, inside. ≈ 3 min