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Plain Biryani
Bhavna
Print Recipe
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Ingredients
1
cup
Basmati Rice
Oil 1 Tablespoon
Ghee 2 Tablespoon
, divided (1 + 1)
Whole spice 2 Tablespoon
(cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, anise star and pepper corn and bay leaves)
Plain yogurt 1/2 Cup
(8 tbs)
Vegetable stock/Water 1 1/4 Cup
(20 tbs)
Turmeric powder 1/4 Teaspoon
Ginger paste 1/2 Teaspoon
(as per taste)
Garlic paste 1/2 Teaspoon
(as per taste)
Chili paste 1/2 Teaspoon
(as per taste)
Chopped onion 1?2 Cup
(8 tbs)
Cashew 1 Tablespoon
, broken
Garam masala 1/2 Teaspoon
(as per taste)
Red chili powder 1/2 Teaspoon
(Optional)
Saffron strands 1/4 Teaspoon
Warm water 2 Tablespoon
Salt To Taste
Instructions
MAKING
In a cooker or pot, heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee together.
Add in the whole spices and let it crackle for a few seconds.
Add in the onion and sauté a little bit; season with salt.
When onion is about to be done add ginger – garlic and green chili paste, followed by the turmeric and garam masala powder.
Stir in the yogurt and rice. Pour in vegetable stock and close the lid. Cook for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a mortar take the saffron strands and grind with the pestle. Pour in warm water and mix well.
Take out the lid from the cooker and pour in the saffron water.
Garnish with some garam masala, remaining ghee and cashew nuts. Fluff up the rice using two forks and season with red chili powder.
SERVING
Garnish with cilantro and mint leaves and serve with raita.