Shahi Veg Biriyani

INGREDIENTS

Basmati rice  -  2 cups
Onion sliced  -  3 nos
Ginger garlic paste  -  2 tsp
Tomatoes finely chopped  -  3 nos
Chilli powder - 2 tsp
Turmeric powder  -  1tsp
Curd  -  1/2 cup
Shahi Masala  -  2 tsp
Cooked vegetables (Carrot, Beans, Peas)  -  1 1/2 cup
Milk  -  1/2 cup
Salt  -  as needed
Oil or Ghee  -  as needed

For Shahi Masala

Cumin seeds
Fennel seeds
Black pepper
Cardamom
Nutmeg
Dry red chilli
Dry methi leaves
Turmeric
Clove
Coriander seeds

Dry roast all the ingredients and make a coarse powder in the blender.


METHOD

Cook the basmati rice separately and keep it aside.
In a pan heat oil and fry the sliced onions.
Add the ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell goes off.
Then add chopped tomatoes, chilli powder, turmeric powder.
Cook till the oil separates.
Then add 1/2 cup curd and 2 tsp of powdered shahi masala and mix well.
Add the cook vegetables and salt and mix well.
Take a separate vessel, grease it with oil or ghee.
Spread half the rice, then add the masala and spread the remaining rice.
Pour 2 tsp oil or ghee and 1/2 cup milk over it.
Cover the vessel and heat for 15 minutes on low flame.

Garnish with fried onions, cashew nut and raisins.
Serve hot with raita or salad.