Ingredients

1 1/2 cups basmati rice , cooked
1/2 cup Ragu tomato sauce
1/2 cup yogurt
1 onion , chopped
7 cashews
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons biryani masala
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin coriander powder
2 cups frozen vegetables ( corn , carrots , peas n beans )
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1 onion , thinly sliced lenghtwise and fried till brown
1/2 cup of fresh mint
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 teaspoons leftover green chutney
2 teaspoons ghee
Biryani for Dummies- a Reference for the Rest of Us!!!! is a simplified version of the traditional biryani recipe. This recipe does not require any complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients. The biryani is flavored with biryani masala, ginger-garlic paste, cumin coriander powder and chili powder. It is layered with browned onions, fresh mint, cilantro leaves and green chutney for an extra zing. Biryani for Dummies- a Reference for the Rest of Us!!!! is an excellent option for a quick, fuss-free homemade meal that can be enjoyed by all.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Heat ghee in a large pan; add cashews to it and fry them. Remove the cashews and keep aside.
3.Add cumin seeds, onion and ginger-garlic paste to the same pan; fry them for a few minutes. Add biryani masala, chili powder and cumin coriander powder and mix well.
4.Add frozen vegetables, fresh mint, cilantro leaves and leftover green chutney, mix well. Fold cooked rice and add fried cashews and browned onions to the pan and mix everything together.
5.Take a 2 QT baking dish, spray it with cooking spray and place the rice mixture in it.
6.Bake it in a preheated oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned from top.

PROS

Biryani for Dummies- a Reference for the Rest of Us!!!! is an easy recipe to follow even for a novice cook.
This biryani is a perfect dish for a quick meal or even a festive occasion.
It is filling and highly nutritious.

CONS

This recipe is high in carbohydrates and may not be suitable for people on a low-carb diet.

It may contain a higher amount of sodium due to the addition of store-bought tomato sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Biryani for Dummies- a Reference for the Rest of Us!!!! is a highly nutritious dish mainly due to the presence of vegetables such as corn, carrots, peas and beans. It is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are essential for good health. The ginger-garlic paste used in this recipe has anti-inflammatory properties and may help with digestion.

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