About
Biriyani Rice is a fragrant, flavorful rice dish popular in India and Pakistan. Don’t get it confused with a proper biryani. It is simply rice cooked with spices and finished with some fried onions, nuts and fresh herbs. There are many variations of biryani rice and one of them is famously called as Kuska Rice. This Biryani Rice goes well with curd, raita, vegetarian or non veg curries.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
1.9
Fats
19.2
Carbs
3.3
Fibre
1.2
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Recipe
Ingredients
Basmati Rice
2 cups
Ghee
2 tablespoons
Oil
2 tablespoons
Bay Leaves
2
Cinnamon Sticks
2
Cardamom Pods
2
Cloves
2
Onions, finely chopped
2
Green Chillies, finely chopped
2
Ginger-Garlic Paste
2 teaspoons
Coriander Powder
2 teaspoons
Red Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon
Garam Masala
1 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder
1 teaspoon
Mixed Vegetables (Carrots, Beans, Peas, etc.)
1 cup
Cashew Nuts
1/2 cup
Raisins
1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Water
2 cups
Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and soak the Basmati Rice for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat Ghee and Oil in a pressure cooker.
Step 3:
Add Bay Leaves, Cinnamon Sticks, Cardamom Pods and Cloves.
Step 4:
Add Onions and Green Chillies and sauté until the Onions turn golden brown.
Step 5:
Add Ginger-Garlic Paste, Coriander Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Garam Masala and Turmeric Powder.
Step 6:
Add Mixed Vegetables, Cashew Nuts and Raisins and sauté for a few minutes.
Step 7:
Add the soaked Basmati Rice and Salt to taste.
Step 8:
Add 2 cups of Water and stir well.
Step 9:
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles.
Step 10:
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and fluff the Biriyani Rice with a fork.
Step 11:
Garnish with Coriander Leaves and serve hot.
Did you know?
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How many users have tracked it?
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