Thursday, April 3, 2008

Chicken Biryani without Chicken

Yeah, you guessed it right, I lied there :)
Well, Soya granules will replace chicken 4 me n all my veggie frens

You Need:
2 Cups Basmati Rice
whole garam masala-cloves,cinnamon sticks,pepper corns,bay leaves
1 tbsp zeera
1 huge onion
1 cup soya granules
2 tomatoes puree
1 carrot
1 cup cauliflower chopped fine
1 cup peas
salt to taste
1 tbsp GGP
garam masala and red chilli powder
4 tbsp oil
1 cup milk

Soak rice for half hour.
Soak soy granules in hot water for 15 mins or boil in water for 2 mins.
If you don't have granules,you could use chunks/nuggets instead and soak,drain and chop in food processor.
Chop onions and carrot length wise.
Add 2 tbsp oil to a deep sauce pan or cooker.
Add whole garam masala.
When it splutters,drained rice and saute for few mins till every grain is separate.
Add 1/2 tbsp salt,milk and water less than regular measure.
If using cooker, switch off after a whistle. If cooking in a pan, let cook till rice is 3/4th done.
Add 2 tbsp oil to a saucepan. Heat and add cumin seeds.Allow to splutter.
Ass onions ad saute till golden brown.
Add GGP,tomatoes,rest of the veggies except peas.
Add salt,garam masala and red chilli powder.
Cook for few mins and then add peas and soy granules.
Let cool the rice and mix with the veggies.
Reheat on low flame before serving with raita.

No comments: