Follow these steps for perfect results
Cloves
Whole
Cardamom
Pods/Seeds
Cinnamon Stick
Piece
Black Peppercorns
Whole
Fennel Seeds
Whole
Star Anise
Whole
Stone Flower
Small
Rice
Uncooked
Carrot
Diced
Green Beans
Cut lengthwise
Potato
Diced
Green Peas
Frozen
Pearl Onions
Finely chopped
Tomatoes
Roughly chopped
Garlic
Finely chopped
Ginger
Finely chopped
Bay Leaf
Roughly torn
Mint Leaves
Roughly chopped
Red Chilli Powder
Coriander Powder
Ghee
Salt
Ghee
Cashew Nuts
Broken
Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Roast cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, fennel seeds, cinnamon, star anise, and stone flower in a pan for about a minute until fragrant.
Grind the roasted spices into a fine powder to create the Biryani Masala.
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
Add onion, ginger, and garlic and sauté until the onions soften.
Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
Add carrot, green beans, potato, and green peas to the pressure cooker.
Add the Biryani Masala, coriander powder, and red chilli powder. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables are coated with the masalas.
Stir in mint leaves and salt.
Add 2 cups of water and pressure cook the biryani for 2 whistles.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes, then turn off the heat.
Allow the pressure to release naturally.
Open the cooker and let the biryani rest for a minute before stirring.
In a separate pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
Add cashew nuts and roast until golden and crisp.
Stir the roasted cashews into the biryani.
Transfer to a serving bowl.
Serve hot with Tomato Onion Raita and Paneer Kurma.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the spice level to your preference.
Soak the rice for 30 minutes before cooking for a softer texture.
Garnish with fried onions for added flavor and texture.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 mins
Can be made a day ahead and reheated.
Garnish with fresh herbs and a dollop of yogurt.
Serve hot with raita or a vegetable curry.
Cool and refreshing
Discover the story behind this recipe
Chettinad cuisine is known for its use of aromatic spices.
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