MIXED VEGETABLE BIRYANI

INGREDIENTS - FOR MASALA:

1. Cinnamon - 1 Inch

2. Cloves - 3 pc

3. Garlic -  3 Pods

4. Poppy Seeds - 1 tsp

5. Green Chillies - 2 pc

6. Onion - 1 big

7. Grated Coconut - 1 Cup


VEGETABLES:


1. French Beans - 10 nos

2. Onions - 2 big

3. Carrots - 2 medium size

4. Potatoes - 2 medium size

5. Green Pea - 1 cup

6. Cabbage - 1 cup

7. Mint Leaves - 1 cup


PS: Cut all the Vegetables in length wise.


Other Items:

1.2 Bay Leaves.

2.2 Stone Flower.

3.2 Star Flower.

4.4-5 tbsp oil.

5.1 Cup Rice.

6.Required Water.

7.1 Tsp Turmeric.

8.Salt to taste.


METHOD:

1. Wash Rice & Keep aside.Don't allow to be wet more than 10 minutes.

2. Powder Cinnamon & Clove.

3. Grind all the Masala Ingredients together.

4. Heat Pressure Cooker OR Non Stick Cook Ware.

5. Put Oil & Fry this Masala Paste & bay leaves.After oil starts leaving,add all the cut vegetables.

6.When they are half boiled,Add Salt,Turmeric & Powdered Masala & Mix well.

7.Add required quantity of water & allow it to boil.

8.Add Rice,stir nicely in low flame for 3-4 minutes & close the lid.Cook for 2-3  whistles.


PS:IF YOU COOK IN NON-STICK COOK WARE THE BIRYANI COMES OUT VERY WELL OR ITS STILL BETTER IN ELECTRIC RICE COOKER.