INGREDIENTS:
- Cloves (4-5)
- Bay leaves (6-7)
- Cardamom (6-7)
- Chilli powder (1 tbsp)
- Turmeric (1 tbsp)
- Salt (acc to taste)
- Saffron (10-12 strands)
- Cinnamon sticks (1)
- Garam masala (1 tbsp)
- Mint leaves (10-12)
- Black pepper powder (1tbsp)
- Parsley powder (1 tbsp)
- Vegetables (Peas, benas, borocolli, carrots, cauliflower, corns etc. according to choice)
- Dry Fruits (almonds, cashews : according to choice)
- Pomegranate (for garnishing)
- Basmati rice (250 gm)
- Paneer (400 gm)
- Fried red onions (1)
- Butter/ oil (2 tbsp)
Special notes: Before keeping in oven for final preparation, rice should be half cooked Oven should be pre-heated to 280*C
INSTRUCTIONS
- Now put the bay leaves
- After 5 minutes, put the washed rice
- Put some chilli powder and turmeric
- Cover the pan and let it cook for a few minutes till the rice is half cooked
- Take an oven tray and put the veggies in it
- Now put the half cooked rice on top of the veggies
- Put some Saffron on top and then put the dry fruits
- Also put some fried onions and cover the oven tray with a foil
- Now keep it in the oven for about 20-30 minutes
- Once done, take it out and garnish with mint leaves and pomegranate Saffron Indian Biryani is ready to be served!