Chettinad Vegetable Biryani

Recipes Steps

• • Step 1 Dry roast 3 cloves, cinnamon stick, 2 cardamom, 2 star anise, 4 black pepper, 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, 1/2 coriander seeds, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 2 dry red chilli and 1 tsp chopped garlic.
  • Step 2 Cool and grind to a smooth chettinad masala.
  • Step 3 Heat a pan with 1 tbsp ghee, add 1/4 cup julienne onion and saute till golden brown.
  • Step 4 Add 1/2 tsp grated ginger, 2 tbsp chopped tomato, 1 tbsp peas, 1 tbsp chopped carrot and 2 tsp chopped french beans.
  • Step 5 Cook over low flame until tender.
  • Step 6 Add chettinad masala, 1/2 tsp haldi, 1 tsp red chilli powder and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Step 7 Give it a Nestle Twist by adding white sesame seeds.
  • Step 8 Add cooked basmati rice and mix well.
  • Step 9 Cover and cook for a minute.
  • Step 10 Serve hot with rasam or pachadi.