Serenity in a Pot: Jain Veg Dum Biryani Magic Unleashed| Veg Dum Biryani |JainFood |Homemade

Ingredients:

For rice:

• 1 cup basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes and drained
• 4 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2-3 green cardamom pods
• 2-3 cloves
• Salt to taste

• For the biryani masala:
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, cabbage) chopped
• 1/2 cup paneer cubes
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
• 1/4 cup cashews, fried
• 1/4 cup raisins, fried
• 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon green chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste

• For layering:

• Saffron strands soaked in warm milk
• Ghee for greasing

• Instructions:

1. Cooking the Rice:

2. Boil water in large pot.
3. Add soaked and drained rice ,bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves and salt.
4. cook rice until it's 70-80% cooked. It should still have a bite to it.
5. Drain the water and set the rice aside.
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7. Preparing the Biriyani Masala:
8. Heat ghee in a pan.
9. Add cumin seeds and fennel seeds, Let them splutter.
10. Add chopped green chilies, Sauté for a minute.
11. Add chopped vegetables and cook until they are slightly tender.
12. Add paneer cubes and sauté for a few minutes.
13. Mix in coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
14. cook until the masala is well-cooked and the ghee starts to separate.
15. Finally add chopped coriander leaves, mint leaves, fried cashews, and raisins, Mix well.
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17. Layering the Biryani:
18. preheat
your oven to 350°F (180°C).Grease a deep oven-safe dish with ghee.Start by layering half of the partially cooked rice at the bottom of the dish.Spread a layer of the prepared biryani masala over the rice.Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of rice on top.Drizzle saffron-infused milk over the rice. You can also sprinkle fried onions for added flavor.
Dum Cooking (Slow Cooking):Seal the dish with aluminum foil or a tight-fitting lid.place the biryani in the preheated oven and cook for about 20-25 minutes.Alternatively you can cook it on a stovetop on low heat for about 20-25 minutes.Allow the biryani to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Your Jain Veg Dum Biryani is ready to be enjoyed! Serve it with raita or a side salad for a complete meal.
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