Vegetable Dum Biryani

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes | Cooking Time: 25 Minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients

500g Basmathi rice, cooked

150g carrots, cubed

100g cauliflower florets

150g potato, cubed

100g beans cut into 1 inch pieces

150g bell pepper of your choice

1 cup green peas

1 cup curd

1 packet Knorr Biriyani Mix

150g onions, sliced

150g tomatoes, sliced

1 teaspoon garlic

1-2 green chilies, sliced

1 inch piece rampe

1-2 sprigs curry leaves

1 tablespoon ghee

1 tablespoon chili powder

20g Fat spread

Handful of mint leaves

100g fried onions to garnish

200ml water to cook

½ teaspoon salt

Method

1. In a pot add fat spread and ghee. Then add ginger, garlic, green chili, rampe and curry leaves. Sauté till fragrant. Next add onion, tomatoes and sauté for a few more minutes, and then add all the vegetables. Sauté for a further minute

2. Add Knorr Biriyani Mix, chili powder and curd. Then add water and cook till vegetables are done. Add mint leaves and fried onions. Mix well.

3. In a casserole dish or rice cooker, add a portion of cooked rice layer and on top, add the vegetable mixture. Continue till all the rice and vegetables are layered. Cover with lid and let it stand in the warm stage. Serve hot.

Chef Tip

Add cashew nuts for more flavour.