– Soak the basmati rice: Rinse the basmati rice in water and soak it for at least 30 minutes. This will help the rice cook evenly and become fluffy.
– Boil the rice: In a large pot, add enough water to cover the rice and bring it to a boil. Add the soaked rice, a few black peppercorns, a bay leaf, and a tablespoon of raw garam masala,1 teaspoon oil, Stir well a
add rice
cook the rice until it is about 70% done. Drain and set aside.
In a separate pan, heat two tablespoons of oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and fry until they are golden brown.
Add two tablespoons of ginger garlic paste and stir well. Add a finely chopped tomato and fry until it is soft and mushy.
Add two tablespoons of biryani masala, one teapoon of geera powder, and one teaspoon of haldi. Fry the masala for a minute or two.
Add one cup of curd and mix well with the masala. Add salt to taste and one teaspoon of sugar. .
Add half of the chopped mint leaves and dhaniya leaves and mix well.
Add half of the chopped mint leaves and dhaniya leaves and mix well.
Turn off the heat and add the cooked basmati rice to the pan with the masala. Gently mix the rice with the masala until it is evenly coated.
Transfer the rice and masala mixture to a deep pan or a biryani pot. Spread the remaining mint leaves and dhaniya leaves on top of the rice.– Cover the pan with a tight lid and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
– After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the biryani rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with raita or any side dish of your choice.