Vegetable Biriyani

Ingredients


1 cup Basmati Rice ( soak in water for 1/2 hr)

1/2 cup chopped veggies (carrots, french beans & peas)


1 finely chopped onion

1tsp Ginger-Garlic paste

1 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

2-3 green chillies ( slit in the middle)

1 small tomato(chopped)

1 cup Coconut Milk

a small bunch of coriander(cilantro) leaves & pudina(mint) leaves finely chopped

2 tbsp Ghee

Salt to taste


Method

Heat ghee in a pan, add the chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste & green chillies & saute till it turns golden brown. Add the chopped veggies, red chilli powder & garam masala & saute for a few mins. When sauteed, add the rice & fry for 2-3 mins.

Pour in 1 cup coconut milk & 1 cup water. when the water comes to a boil, add chopped tomatoes,mint & cilantro leaves & salt to taste.

Cover & cook on a simmer till the rice is done.

Serve hot with raita.