biryani recipe

To prepare yummy biryani you need:

·        2 cups Basmathi Rice

·        2 Cups Mixed Vegetables (Potato, Carrots, Beans, Green Peas and Cauliflower cut into small cubes)

·        1 Onion (cut into thin long pieces)

·        1 cup Yogurt

·        2 Tomatoes (chopped finely)

·        1 Tsp. Red Chilly Powder

·        1 Tsp. Dhania Powder( dry coriander)

·        4 Cloves

·        1 inch long Cinnamon

·        3 Cardamom

·        1 Tsp. Ginger-Garlic paste

·        4 Green Chilies

·        1 Tsp. Garam masala Powder

·        1 Tsp. Turmeric Powder

·        ½ Mint leaves

·        ½ Ghee

·        2 Bay Leaves

Method of preparation:

·        Soak the rice in water for 15 minutes. Drain the rice; add 4 cups of water and cook till each grain is separate.

·        Marinate all the ingredients from 5 to 15 above in yogurt for 30 minutes.

·        Fry the bay leaves and onions in ghee till golden brown. Add the cut vegetables and sauté for 2 minutes.

·        Add the marinated masalas to the vegetables, add 1 cup of water , cover and cook till the vegetables are soft. Once the vegetables are cooked drain the excess water if any.

·        Mix the cooked rice with the vegetables and sauté for 2 minutes.

·        Serve hot with Onion Raita.