How to Make Biryani At Home | Quick Method

 How to Make Biryani At Home

Overall, Biryani is a delicious and flavorful dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It has a long and interesting history that has shaped it into the dish we all know and love today.

Ingredients;

Making biryani can be a delicious and fun experience. Here is a list of ingredients and their measurements that you will need to make a delicious biryani:

1. Basmati rice (3 cups).
2. Ghee (2 tablespoons).
3. Cinnamon sticks (2 large).
4. Cardamom pods (5-6).
5. Bay leaves (2).
6. Coriander seeds (1 tablespoon).
7. Cumin seeds (1 teaspoon).
8. Onion (1, chopped).
9. Green chilies (2, chopped).
10. Ginger-garlic paste (1 tablespoon).
11. Tomatoes (2, chopped).
12. Yogurt (1/2 cup).
13. Garam masala (1/2 teaspoon).
14. Turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon).
15. Red chili powder (1/2 teaspoon).
16. Coriander powder (1/2 teaspoon).
17. Salt (to taste).
18. Fried onions (2 tablespoons).
19. Mint leaves (2 tablespoons, chopped).
20. Coriander leaves (2 tablespoons, chopped).
21. Water (4-5 cups).
22. Lemon juice (1 tablespoon, optional).

Now that you have all the ingredients, you can start making your biryani. Enjoy!

Step-by-Step Instructions:

• Soak 1 cup of basmati rice in 3 cups of water for 30 minutes. 
• Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 1 cardamom pod, 1 cinnamon stick, and 2 cloves.
• Once they start to sizzle, add 1 diced onion and sauté until it turns golden.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon each of turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, and red chili powder, and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add 1 diced tomato and 1/4 cup of water and cook until the tomato is softened.
• Add 1 cup of diced vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, peas, and bell peppers, and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of yogurt and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan, along with 2 cups of water.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and let the biryani stand for 10 minutes.
• Fluff the biryani with a fork and serve it hot with a side of raita.