Chettinad Biryani

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Basmati rice , cooked
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 2 tsp Coconut, grind to paste
• 2 Tomatoes, blanched & pureed
• 1/2 Cup carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 Potato, cubed
• 1 cup Cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup Green peas
• 4 Green chillies, slit
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 2" inch Cinnamon
• 4 Cloves
• 5-6 Peppercorns
• 4 Cardamoms
• 1/2 tsp Shahi Jeera
• 1 tsp Chilli powder
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Chopped Cilantro to garnish

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan and add shahi jeera , bay leaves, Cinnamon, Cardamom ,Cloves and fry till they change color.
• Add green chillies, Onions and fry till onions are soft.
• Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder and fry for a minute.
• Add the chopped vegetables , salt, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, coconut paste,tomato puree and mix well.
• Add the yogurt and mix well.Cover and cook till vegetables are cooked.
• Add rice and gently mix it.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with raita.

My Entry for 'Ravishing Rice' Event hosted by Nags & Meeta.