Vegetable Biryani

🥘 Ingredients

• ghee 2 tbsp
• cinnamon 1 small stick
• cardamom 3
• clove 2
• bay leaf 1
• cumin seeds 1 tsp
• ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp
• green chillies 1 tsp
• onions ½ cup
• tomato ¾ cup
• chilli powder 1 tsp
• coriander powder 1 tsp
• turmeric powder ¼ tsp
• salt to taste
• mixed vegetables 1 cup
• lemon juice 1 tsp
• long grain rice (Basmati chawal) 2 ½ cups
• coriander 1 tbsp

1. 1

   Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan , add the cinnamon , cardamom , clove , bay leaf and cumin seeds .
2. 2

   When the cumin seeds crackle, add the ginger-garlic paste , green chillies and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes .
3. 3

   Add the tomato , mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes , while stirring occasionally.
4. 4

   Add the chilli powder , coriander powder , turmeric powder and salt , mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute , while stirring occasionally.
5. 5

   Add the mixed vegetables and lemon juice , mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes , while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
6. 6

   Put 1 cup of long grain rice (Basmati chawal) in a greased microwave safe baking dish and spread it evenly.
7. 7

   Put the vegetable mixture over it and spread it evenly.
8. 8

   Finally put the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cooked long grain rice evenly over it.
9. 9

   Finally top it with the coriander and Microwave on high for 3 minutes .
10. 10

    Serve Mughlai Vegetable Biryani hot.