Vegetable Biriyani another version (nov)
Vegetable Biriyani another version ( nov )
Here is another version of Vegetarian Biriyani from Nov ngov.....I have not tried it....but the proportions looks good & I will try it soon.....neengalum try pannunga.....cant upload the picture but it looks really good too.
Assorted vegetables-2 cups
Onion-3 big
Ginger-Garlic-2 tspn
Tomatoes-2 small
Garam masala- 1 tspn
Turmeric powder-1/2 tspn
Chilly powder-1/2 tspn
Coriander powder-1-1 1/4 tspn
Green chillies-5-8 (as hot as you like it)
Grated coconut-1/2 cup
Cashew nuts soaked in water-4-6
Curd-1/2 cup
Mint leaves-1/4 cup
Coriander leaves-1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Basmati Rice- 2 cups
In a mixer,fine grind coconut and cashew nuts.
Heat oil in a pan and add cut onions.When they turn golden brown,add ginger-garlic (crushed or paste).Saute for few minutes until the raw smell is gone or until they start turning brown.Now add split green chillies.Add vegetables.Add coconut -cashew paste and saute for few minutes until the gravy thickens and the raw smell of coconut is gone.Now add all spices-garam masala,turmeric powder,chilly powder,coriander powder.Saute again for 2-3minutes.Now add diced tomatoes,curd,coriander leaves and mint leaves.Keep stirring carefully.Add salt according to taste.Add 3 1/2 cups of water.When it comes to boil,add washed basmati rice and cook on low heat.Add little ghee and serve hot with curd salad and Pappad..mmm…Pickle too is unavoidable..