– Vegetable Biryani:
– 1/2 bunch cilantro, washed and chopped
– 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables washed
– 1.5 tablespoons of Biryani paste or 3 tablespoons of Biryani masala powder
– 2 tablespoons oil
– 2 teaspoons salt
– 1 tablespoon jeera (cumin seeds)
– 1.5 large onions sliced thin
– 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
– Juice of 1 lime
– 2 tablespoons minced ginger
– 3 cloves of garlicminced
– 2 green chiliesminced
– 2 roma tomatoes diced
– 1 large bell pepper (capsicum) cut into chunks
– 1 medium potato peeled, washed and cut into chunks
– 1 cup rice washed
– 2 cups water
– Small handful of fresh or dry Mint leaves
– Chaas/Buttermilk:
– 1/4 bunch cilantro chopped
– 1 cup yogurt
– salt to taste
– 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
– 1 1/4 cups cold water
– 1/4 teaspoon of black salt (optional)
– 1 cup yogurt
– salt to taste
– 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
– 1/2 diced tomato
– 1/2 diced cucumber
– 1/4 purple onion diced
– 5-6 leaves of fresh Mint