Thursday, May 8, 2014

Mixed Vegetable Rice / Veg Biriyani

Ingredients : 

  • Garam Masala (Cardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon, Bay Leaves) - 4 to 5 No's Each
  • Cashew Nut - 10 Halves
  • Oil or Ghee - 2 to 3 tsp
  • Green Chillies - 3 to 4 Slit Length Wise
  • Ginger - 1/2 tsp Minced
  • Coriander Leaves- 4 to 5 Springs
  • Salt - To Taste
  • Onion - 1 Medium Chopped
  • Basmati Rice - 2 Cups
  • Frozen vegetables like Beans, Carrot, Sweet Corn, Green Peas - 2 Hands Full

Preparation : 

  1. Put the rice soaked for 15min and cook in a rice cooker.
  2. Saute the Garam Masala in Oil/ Ghee for about 3 minutes.
  3. Fry Cashew Nuts till they are golden brown in color.
  4. Add Green Chillies and Ginger and saute for 2 minutes.
  5. Saute the onion for few minutes or till the Onions start getting translucent.
  6. Add the frozen vegetables and salt and allow them to cook until they are soft.
  7. Add cooked rice to the vegetables and mix well.
  8. Garnish with the chopped Coriander Leaves.
  9. Serve this hot with Onion Raita or Cucumber Raita.