BIRIYANI PULAV MASALA

Ingredients Required : 
1 cup / 200 g rice, 5 cups water, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 tsp ginger paste, 1 tsp garlic paste, 1/3 cup / 50 g green peas, blanched, 1/2 cup / 50 g cauliflower, cut into florets, 1 medium / 100 g carrot, cut into lengthwise, 1/2 cup / 100 g french beans, cut into diamonds, 1/4 cup / 50 g curd, 3 tbsp / 25 g Mahalaxmi Biryani Masala, 1 tsp Mahalaxmi Chilli Powder, 3 tbsp ghee / oil, Salt to taste For garnishing : 1/2 cup crisp fried onions, 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped, 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped 

Method :

• Step - 1 Wash and soak rice for 15 minutes and drain.
• Step - 2 Boil water. Add rice, salt and 1 tbsp oil and cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain water completely.
• Step - 3 In a large frying pan, heat remaining oil, Add ginger garlic paste saute for a minute. Add onion and saute until golden brown.
• Step - 4 Make a paste of curd and Mahalaxmi Biryani Masala and saute along with onion. Add vegetables, salt and cook for 20-25 minutes or till it is tender.
• Step - 5 Place the rice in a heavy bottomed casserole or pan cover with vegetables.
• Step - 6 Sprinkle coriander, mint and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes. Garnish with crisp fried onion and serve hot.