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Veg Biryani better than Packet Masala
Author:
Naush
Ingredients
Gravy
Oil 1/4 cup
Star Anise 2
Bay leaves 2
Cinnamon sticks 2
Black cardamom 1
Cloves
4-5
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Black peppercorns 1/2 tsp
Green cardamoms 4
Mace flowers 2
Onions 2 big
sliced
Ginger paste 1 tbsp
Garlic paste 1tbsp
Tomatoes 3 big
chopped
Salt to taste
Red chili powder to taste
Turmeric powder 1/2 tbsp
Coriander powder 1 tbsp
Garam masala 1 tsp
Vegetables
Potatoes 3 medium
cut into 1 inch cubes
Carrot 1
sliced
Peas 1/2 cup
Beans 1 cup
Fresh mint
a handful
Other
Yogurt 3 tbsp
Rice 3 cups
soaked in water for at least 1 hour
Layering
Fresh mint chopped
a handful
Fresh coriander chopped
a handful
Ginger julienne cut
2 inch
Green chilies 3-4
Orange food color 4-5 tbsp
Instructions
Heat oil and add all the whole spices and onions. Sauté until onions are golden brown.
Add ginger and garlic paste and sauté until aromatic.
Add tomatoes, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and allow to cook until tomatoes soften.
When tomato masala cooks and smells yummm, add Potatoes and cook until 50% done.
Now add carrot, peas, beans and cook until potatoes are 90% are done.
Add yogurt and fresh mint, mix and cook on low until veggies are cooked.
Add drained rice and cook on medium until the rice absorb the moisture from the masala.
Now add 2 + 1/2 cup of water cook on medium to high until rice absorb all the water and there is not a single drop of water in the pot.
Top the biryani with fresh mint, fresh coriander, ginger julienne cut, green chilies 3-4 and orange food color.
Put on dum for 12-15 minutes.
Enjoy!