It was quite a while since I made a good Biryani at home. There used to be a time when I made One pot meals quite frequently & a quick Pulao would be on our Lunch menu every other weekend. In fact, I used to make several versions of Biryani right from the layered version to a quick Pressure Cooker version, experimenting with different spice list each time
If you like all things Coconut, you are going to love this Coconut Milk Biryani as well. This is a very mildly spiced Biryani as compared to the ones that are heavy on spices. It goes well with a spicy Hyderabadi Salan, A Raita will also do but I highly recommend the Salan
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You Will Need:
You Will Need:
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 200 ml Coconut Milk ( I used Dabur Homemade)
- 2 small Carrots - Diced
- 1 large Potato - Diced
- 1/4 cup chopped Beans
- 1 large Onion - chopped lengthwise
- A handful of chopped coriander
- A handful of chopped Mint
- Salt as per taste
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 10-15 toasted Cashew Nuts
To Grind:
- 1 large Onion - Roughly Chopped
- 1 large Tomato - Roughly Chopped
- 10 Cashew Nuts
- 2 'inch piece of Ginger
- 5 cloves of Garlic
- 4 Green Chilies
- A small stick of Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 3 Green Cardamom
- 4-5 Cloves
How To:
Clean Basmati Rice under running water until the water runs clear. Soak in water & set aside for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, Chop the vegetables
In a mixer, add all the ingredients mentioned in the 'To Grind' list & grind into a smooth paste without adding any water.
In a Pressure cooker, Heat Ghee & Oil. Once hot enough, add sliced onions & saute for a couple of minutes. Add the carrots, Beans, Potatoes & mix well. cook for another couple of minutes. Next, add the ground paste & some salt. Give it a good mix & Let it cook on low flame for 3 - 4 minutes.
Add the coconut milk, Garam Masala & bring it to a gentle boil. Drain the soaked Basmati Rice & Add it into the Pressure cooker. Mix well. Add about a little more than half a cup of water. Check for salt & give it a final mix. Close the lid & cook for 1 whistle. I use a Hawkins Pressure Cooker so mine gets done in 1 whistle. It may wary for other brands.
Allow the pressure to release & allow it to cool for a while. Add chopped coriander & Mint along with toasted cashew nuts. Gently fluff with a fork to mix well
Serve with a Raita or Salan along with some sliced Onions
I didn't have any Green Peas on hand. So, I didn't add them. But they make a nice addition. So does Cauliflower
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On the Personal front, Guess who just turned THREE? Yes. Kedar is now a Three year old School going toddler. Wait, Wasn't it just yesterday that I wrote a post announcing that we now have a new member in the family? However cliched it sounds Time does fly
I don't write about Kedar very often in this space but I have to say that It's been an incredible journey so far. Kedar is a complete Daddy's boy & he doesn't mince his words when he says that ( which he does all the time ) He loves his Dada more :)
We had a little Birthday party for him over the weekend & he got to cut his Peppa Pig Cake. Peppa Pig is his current favourite show. He loves it so much that his cousin sister even made him a Peppa Pig Rakhi .. I am not kidding. His current obsession is Construction Vehicles & he wants to be a JCB driver when he grows up .. Phew !!!
I didn't have any Green Peas on hand. So, I didn't add them. But they make a nice addition. So does Cauliflower
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On the Personal front, Guess who just turned THREE? Yes. Kedar is now a Three year old School going toddler. Wait, Wasn't it just yesterday that I wrote a post announcing that we now have a new member in the family? However cliched it sounds Time does fly
I don't write about Kedar very often in this space but I have to say that It's been an incredible journey so far. Kedar is a complete Daddy's boy & he doesn't mince his words when he says that ( which he does all the time ) He loves his Dada more :)
We had a little Birthday party for him over the weekend & he got to cut his Peppa Pig Cake. Peppa Pig is his current favourite show. He loves it so much that his cousin sister even made him a Peppa Pig Rakhi .. I am not kidding. His current obsession is Construction Vehicles & he wants to be a JCB driver when he grows up .. Phew !!!
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