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Nawabi Vegetable Biriyani

Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice cleaned and drained
  • 1 large potato cut in small cubes
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 500 ml water
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
  • FOR GRINDING:
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • 2 green chillies
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Grind the "for grinding" ingredients and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, heat ghee. Spluter cumin seeds.
  • Add the onion and potato and cook till potatoes are slightly browned.
  • Add in the ground masala and cook for a couple of minutes or till a nice aroma comes.
  • Add the washed rice and saute for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the water, keep on high flame till boiled.
  • Reduce the flame on simmer and cook on closed lid till the rice is almost done.
  • Give it a stir, add the frozen peas and cook further till completely cooked. Serve warm!