National Bombay Biryani Recipe Mix 75g

National Biryani Recipe Mix

Ingredients:

1/2 cup long grain basmati rice 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated 1 inch piece of ginger, minced or grated 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 green cardamom pods 1 bay leaf 2-3 black cardamom pods (optional) 3-4 whole cloves (optional)

2 teaspoons coriander powder 1 teaspoon garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (or to taste) Salt to taste 2 cups mixed vegetables such as cauliflower, carrots and peas Half a lemon for garnish Water as per requirement. Instructions: 1. Rinse the basmati rice in several changes of water until the water runs clear and soak it in warm water for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2. Heat the ghee or oil in a deep pan over medium heat and add the onion slices. Fry until golden brown then add the garlic and ginger paste. Sauté for a minute before adding all spices – cumin seeds, cardamom pods, bay leaf, black cardamom pods (if using), cloves & coriander powder – stirring frequently until fragrant & aromatic – about 5 minutes on low flame.

3 Add in the garam masala & red chilli powder then stir to combine everything together with spices for few seconds on low flame before adding mixed vegetables & salt as per your taste buds along with little amount of water if required so that all ingredients get cooked properly without burning them due to direct contact from bottom of pan since we are cooking on low flame . Simmer covered on low heat until vegetables are tender yet still retain their shape about 10-15 minutes depending upon type of vegetable you are using .

4 Now , add soaked basmati rice into pan filled with all cooked ingredients , mix it gently making sure that each grain is coated well with flavours from sautéed veggies . Add enough boiling hot water covering top surface of rice at least an inch above level no matter how much amount you have used while soaking so that all grains inside can cook evenly without getting burnt from bottom while cooking them over low flame further . Cover lid tightly ensuring no steam escapes out otherwise your biryani wont get fluffy texture like restaurant style biryanis ! Simmer over low heat till almost done ~ 10-12 minutes after which switch off stove ! Do not open lid right away allowing it rest undisturbed for 15 more minutes before opening lid so that each grains can absorb maximum flavour which is locked inside due to pressure build up when we kept it undisturbed after switching off stove !

5 Once done serve hot garnished with some freshly chopped corriander leaves accompanied by raita , kachumber salad & lemon wedge !! Enjoy !!