Almond biryani
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 22-03-2015
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Ingredients1/2 cup vertically sliced almonds, 3 cups cooked long grained rice, 2 tbsp ghee, 2 cloves, 2 cardamoms, 25 mm (1") dalchini, 1 tejpatta, 1 tsp shahjeera, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions,
1 tsp finely chopped garlic,1/2 cup chopped and boiled french beans,
1/2 cup boiled green peas,1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp biryani masala, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
For The Garnish1/4 cup sliced and fried onions, 1 tbsp sliced and fried almonds.
MethodHeat the ghee in deep non-stick pan, add the almonds and saute on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
Add the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and bayleaf in the same non-stick pan and saute on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the caraway seeds and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the garlic and saute on a medium flame for a few more seconds.
Add the french beans, green peas, green chillies and biryani masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the almonds and rice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the lemon juice and mix gently. Serve immediately garnished with fried onions and fried almonds.