Ingredients:
Basmati Rice – 250 gms
Onion – 1, finely chopped
Tomato – 1, finely chopped
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Almonds – 50 gms
Cashewnuts – 50 gms
Ghee – 2 tsp
Oil – 3 tsp
Salt as per taste
Grind together:
Ginger – a small piece, peeled, chopped
Garlic – 10 cloves
Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1/2 tsp
Coconut – 2 tsp, grated
Saunf – 1/2 tsp
Bay Leaf – 2
Cloves – 2
Cardamoms – 2
Method:
1. Soak the rice for 15 minutes.
2. Heat a pan over medium flame.
3. Add ghee and oil.
4. Saute the onions till golden brown.
5. Add tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder and ground ingredients. Stir.
6. Pour 2 cups of water and mix well.
7. Bring to a boil and add the rice.
8. Cover the pan and cook over low-medium flame till the rice is done.
9. In a small frying pan, fry the cashewnuts and almonds in little ghee till golden.
10. Add this to the biryani.
11. Stir to mix well.
12. Serve hot with raita.
Note: image is for illustration purposes only and not that of the actual recipe.
