Soya Chunks Biriyani

INGREDIENTS

Basmati Rice  -  1 cup
Soya chunks  -  1/4 cup
Onion  -  2 nos
Green chilli  -  2 nos
Ginger garlic paste  -  1 tsp
Coconut milk  -  1/2 cup
Mint leaves  -  1 tbsp
Coriander leaves  -  1 tbsp
Fennel seeds  -  1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder  -  1 tsp
Garam masala  -  1 tsp
Turmeric powder  -  1 pinch
Cinnamon  -  1" piece
Bay leaf  -  1 nos
Cardamom  -2 nos
Salt
Water
Oil


METHOD

In a pan, add 2 cups water and when it boils add the soya chunks.
Let it boil for 2 minutes, then drain it and squeeze out extra water from the soya chunks.
Wash the rice and keep it aside.
In a blender add 1 onion chopped, mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilli, ginger garlic paste and fennel seeds and make a fine paste by adding water.
Heat oil in pressure cooker and then add cinnamon, bay leaf and cardamom, after it splutters, add 1 finely chopped onion.
Saute well until the onions become golden brown.
Then add the ground masala and saute well in medium flame.
Then add the soya chunks and mix well.
Then add red chilli powder, garam masala and turmeric powder and mix well.
Then add rice and fry for a minute.
Add 1/2 cup coconut milk and 1 cup water and add required salt.
Close the pressure cooker and cook till one whistle.
Once the pressure is released mix it up with a spoon.
Serve hot with raitha.