1cupMixed VegetablesI used Beans, Carrot, Potatoes, Peas
Salt to taste
2tspOil
Masala to be ground
4piecesCinnamonI used 1"
2Cloves
1Cardamom
1tspCoriander Seeds
1/4tspCumin seeds
2 to 3 Garlic
1inchGinger
1smallOnions
Coriander leaveshandful
3 to 4 Green Chillias per taste
4 to 6tbspCoconut grated
2mediumTomatoes
Instructions
To make the masala:
Add water and grind all the masala to a smooth paste.
Wash and finely chop all the vegetables. Microwave all the vegetables for 10 mins.
Wash and soak rice for 15 mins. Then pressure cook or pan cook the rice with 4 cups water. check to make sure the grains are separate.
To make the biryani:
In a nonstick pan, add oil, saute onion juliennes. When it turns colour add the ground masala and fry till the raw smell goes.
Then add the cooked vegetables and mix well. Finally, add the cooked rice and combine everything. Close with a tight lid to make sure the flavors mix well.