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BRIYANI / KOHLRABI VEGETABLE BRIYANI

Hi Everyone,
Briyani must be favourite to most of us and there are various versions in making briyani.
The preparation of this Mughal dish varies from state to state, city to city.
This version of briyani is one of the method which my mum is following for so many years.
Only Kohlrabi ( Nool kol in tamil) was lying in my fridge so I used it but you can add any vegetables like carrot , beans ,soya chunks , cauliflower , green peas,fried bread pieces of your choice.
Recipe is as follows,
SERVINGS : 3 MEMBERS

INGREDIENTS :
Basmathi rice                     –   1 ½ cup.
Kohlrabi                              -   2 nos.
Tomato                               –  1 no
Onion (big)                          –  1 no
Bay leaf / Brinji leaf             –  2 leaves
Star anise                            – 1 no.
Marthi Mokku                       –  2 pcs
Black stone flower               –  2 pcs.
Mint leaves / Pudhina          –  a bunch
Coriander leaves                  – a bunch.
Briyani Masala powder         – 1/2 tsp (optional)
Salt                                       -  as required
Oil                                         – 6 to 7 tsp
Ghee                                     – 3 tsp.
Lemon                                   – ½ pc.
TO GRIND :
Cinnamon / Pattai 2” piece    – 1.
Cloves / Krambu                    – 5 nos.
Ginger 1 ½ “ piece                 – 1.
Garlic                                     – 6 pods.
Pearl Onions / Small onions  – 12 nos .
Dry red chilles                        – 7 nos.
Poppy seeds / khus khus       – 1/4 tsp.
PREPARATION :
1) Wash and rinse the basmathi rice with water and soak in water.
2) Grind the grinding ingredients to fine paste.
3) Peel the skin of Kohlrabi and chop into small pieces , Same way chop the onions lengthwise and chop coriander laves , mint leaves and tomatoes.





4) In pressure cooker add oil and 2 tsp of ghee ,when oil gets hot add Bay leaf , star anise , Marathi mokku ,black stone flower and fry in slow flame till the aroma comes out.

5) When the spices are fried well in oil add onions and fry till brown , then add the ground masala and fry till the raw smell of the masala leaves.


6) When masala thickens add coriander leaves , mint leaves and fry for 2 mins then add tomatoes and fry till mushy .


7) Now add the chopped vegetable and saute till it covers with masala , when done add the briyani masala powder and fry for 1 minute.

8) Now its time to add our Rice , add the soaked rice to the cooker , 2 ¼ cup of water , Salt, mix once and close the cooker and leave for 1 whistle and switchoff the heat.

9) Once heat subsides by itself open the cooker and transfer the briyani to a wide pan ,plough the rice once and add 1 tsp of ghee , lemon juice and mix well.

10) Let the briyani rest for 10 more mins as the flavor should set with eachother.
11) Serve with Raita of your choice.I served with Raita and Fry fish gravy.
 NOTES :
1) You can use Zeera samba rice also instead of Basmathi rice.
2) Rice water ratio is 1 1/2 cup of water for 1 cup rice.
3) Briyani masala is optional as we like that taste Iam adding it you can also skip it.



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