Vegetable Biryani
Ingredients
Basmati Rice 1 cup
Onions medium size 1 NO cut lengthwise
Tomatoes Big 1 No cut lengthwise
Carrots 1/4 cup cut into matchsticks
Beans 1/4 cup cut lengthwise
Peas 1/4 cup
Potato Big 1 No cut lengthwise
Ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp
Pudina(Fresh Mint) 1/2 of small Bunch
Coriander Leaves 1/2 of small Bunch
Yogurt 1/4 cup
salt & chilli powder Acc to taste.
Dhania Powder 1 Tbsp.
lemon Juice 1 Tbsp
Oil 2 Tbsp
Saffron(optional) few strands soaked in warm milk.
Method
Cook Rice seperately & Cool.
Wash All the veges except Onions & tomatoes.
Marinate the same with Yogurt & ginger-garlic paste for about an hour.
Heat a fry-pan with Oil , add Onions & fry till translucent.
Add tomatoes, salt & fry till it leaves all the juices.
Add Mint, coriander leaves & cook nicely.
Pour in the marinated mixture,& mix with chili & dhania Powder.
Cover & cook in low steam till all the veges are tender.
Mix in lemon juice & fry till the moisture is absorbed.
Add Saffron , rice & mix gently .Adjust the seasoning.
Cover & let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
If having an Oven facility Bake the rice in the oven for 30 minuts before serving.
