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Spicy Veg Briyani

Veg Biryani is a delicious recipe made of rice, veggies and a variety of spices. Compared to the other varieties of rice dishes like Pulao, Fried Rice, Biryani has a stronger taste of curried rice due to a higher amount of spices, mint leaves, coriander leaves, Carrot, beans & potatoes cooked in gravy of spicy yogurt and served with basmati rice topped with fried onions..This goes well with raita/any other spicy gravies. Lets learn how to prepare Spicy Veg Briyani.

Ingredients :
Servings : 4

•    Oil – 3 tbsp
•    Cloves -3
•    Bay leaf -2 
•    Cumin seeds – 2 tsp
•    Basmati rice – 2 cup (Soak for 20-30 mins before cooking & wash it 2 times)
•    Onion – 2 (1 finely chopped & 1 sliced long & fried)
•    Green chilli - 2 (add more if you want it more spicy)
•    Ginger-garlic paste - 3 tsp
•    Tomato-1 (finely chopped)
•    Mixed Vegetables -2 cups (I used Carrot, Beans & Potato) (You can use any of your choice)
•    Mint leaves – handful
•    Coriander leaves – handful
•    Lemon juice -1 tbsp
•    Turmeric powder – a pinch
•    Red chilli powder -1 tsp
•    Coriander/Dhania powder – 2 tsp
•    Garam Masala - 1 tsp
•    Biriyani masala – 2 tsp (Available readymade in the market. You can use any of your choice) 
•    Curd - 4 tbsp
•    Salt as required

Method :

1. Heat oil, add cloves, cumin seeds and bay leaf saute for a 2-3 seconds, then add onions and saute till it turns transparent.
2. Now add ginger-garlic paste, green chillies and saute for a few more minutes. 
3. Add chopped tomatoes & all the vegetables, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, biryani masala, garam masala, curd, mint and coriander leaves,  needed salt and saute for a few more minutes. Then add 3 cups of boiling water, drained rice and lemon juice.( Check for salt by tasting the water add a pinch of briyani masala after transferring it to cooker).
4. Transfer all the contents to a rice cooker and switch on the cooking mode. After it comes to keep warm mode, switch off and mix well gently. Transfer the rice to a hot pack or any other vessel to prevent the bottom from getting burnt.
5. Garnish with fried onions and serve hot with  cucumber & onion raita.
6. Enjoy your delicious Briyani!!

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