Vegetable Biryani

Wash and soak basmati rice for 20 mins in 2 cups of water.

In a cooker base take the oil and once its hot , add cinnamon, cloves , cardamom , bay leaf and star anise.

Then add the sliced onions and ginger, garlic and saunf paste. Saute well till its raw smell vaporizes.Now add half of the mint , coriander leaves and green chillies. Mix well ..

Then add the finely cut tomato pieces and saute till it turns mushy.

Now add all the powders , cashew paste and mix well for few mins.

Finally add the cut vegetables with the required salt and toss it well.

Add the soaked rice with water , curd and the remaining mint & coriander leaves.Pour a tsp of ghee .

Close the cooker and cook for 1 whistle.

Yummy , Flavorful biriyani is ready to be served hot with onion raitha !!

Note :

We always want the briyani to be less spicy and mild in flavors. Please adjust the above said ingredients according to ur tastebud.

If u wish u can fry the rice in ghee before soaking in water.