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Mixed Beans Biryani
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Mixed Bean Biryani

Mixed Bean Biryani is a one pot meal with spicy Indian Masala and protein rice beans included. Its a complete meal on itself and you just need a Raitha on the side to enjoy this meal.
Course Main Dish - Rice
Cuisine South Indian
By Cook Method Pressure Cooker
Occasion Lunch Box
Dish Type Combo Dishes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 people
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the paste

  • 1 cup Onions
  • 1 no Green Chillies
  • 4 Garlic
  • 1 inch Ginger

For the Biryani

  • 2 tsp Cooking Oil
  • 2 tsp Ghee
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 1 Cardamom
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 Mace
  • 1/2 no Onions
  • 1 medium Tomato
  • 2 Green Chilies
  • 1/4 cup Peas Fresh
  • 1/4 cup Chickpea
  • 1/4 cup Double Beans
  • 1/4 cup Black-eyed Pea
  • 1.5 cups Jeeraga Samba Rice
  • 2.5 cups Water
  • Salt to taste
  • A Pinch Turmeric powder

Instructions

For the paste

  • Grind all the ingredients listed to a smooth paste.

For the Biryani

  • Soak the rice for 20 mins.
  • Soak all the beans overnight. Change water couple of times. Keep it aside.
  • In a pressure cooker, heat oil and ghee.
  • Add all the whole spices listed and saute for a minute.
  • Then add the ground paste and continue cooking on high flame till the onion paste turns colour.
  • Next, add the onions and green chilies. Saute well.
  • then add the tomato pieces, salt, and turmeric. Simmer and let the tomatoes turn mushy.
  • Now add the soaked beans and saute well. Simmer for 5 to 7 mins, let everything combine well.
  • Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Drain the water from rice and add to the boiling water.
  • Adjust spice if required. Cover with lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  • Serve with Onion Raitha
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