ITEM NO:1
HYDERABADI BIRYANI
Basmati Rice -1 cup Fresh thick curds -1 cup Water -1 cup Mixed diced vegetables -2 cups (potatoes,carrot,peas,turnip) Oil -2 1/2 tbs Ginger-garlic paste -1 tsp Onions -2 cut lengthwise Peeled Garlic -6 flakes Salt -as required Lemon -1 Finely cut mint leaves -1 1/2 tbs Cut coriander leaves -1 tbs Grind Together: Cashewnuts -1 tbs Small onions -7 Ginger -1/2 inch piece Green chillies -8 Cinnamon -1 inch piece Cloves -2 Cardamoms -2 |
Method:
Wash and soak rice for 10 minutes.Drain water and fry for 2 minutes in half a tsp of ghee. Heat pressure cooker,add oil and fry garlic and onion pieces.Mix ginger-garlic paste and diced vegetables.Fry in medium flame till vegetables are tender.Add ground masala and fry till raw smell goes.Beat curds and add it along with a cup of water.When it starts boiling add rice and salt,cover lid and reduce flame completely.Keep the weight as soon as the lid is closed.Cook for 10 minutes.Remove from fire.Sqeeze lemon juice,cut and add mint leaves and coriander leaves.Mix well and serve hot. |
ITEM NO:2
PEAS 'N' CHEESE PULAV
Basmati Rice - 1 cup Shelled green peas - 1/2 cup Onions - 2 Green chillies - 5 Grated Cheese - 1/4 cup Salt - as required Oil - 3 tbs Cinnamon - 1 inch piece Bay leaf -1 Cloves - 2 |
Method:
Wash and soak rice for 10 minutes.Drain water and fry rice with half a tsp of ghee for 2-3 minutes.Slice onion and mince green chillies.Cook peas separately till soft. Heat a heavy vessal with oil. Fry masala spices and minced green chillies.Add onions and stir till it becomes soft.Pour 2 cups of water and required salt.When it starts boiling, add rice and reduce flame.Cover with a tight lid and cook till rice becomes soft.Gently mix in cooked peas .Sprinkle grated cheese on top and serve hot. |
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