Biryani Recipe
North Indian style stir fried rice with our house-blend of herbs, fried onions and fresh cilantro. Served with raita.
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Ingredients
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Rice and Main Ingredients
Spices and Seasoning
Liquid and Oils
For Raita
Method
Preparing the Rice
- 1
Rinse and Soak
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Cook the Rice
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the drained basmati rice and a pinch of salt. Cook until the rice is about 70% done (it should still have a slight bite to it), then drain and set aside.
Cooking the Biryani
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or pot, heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil or ghee over medium heat.
- 4
Add Spices
Add cumin seeds and sauté for a minute until they start to splutter. Then add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add Rice and Seasoning
Add the partially cooked rice to the skillet. Sprinkle in the garam masala, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper. Gently fold everything together, making sure the rice is well coated with the spices.
- 6
Finish Cooking
Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the rice to finish cooking. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 7
Making the Raita
- 8
Prepare the Raita
In a bowl, combine the yogurt, grated cucumber, salt, cumin powder, and chopped mint. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
