Mixed Vegetable Biryani

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new vegetarian recipe is up..

Mixed Vegetables Biryani

Ingredients

• potatoes-2 medium
• carrots-2 medium
• green peas-1 cup
• fried onion-1 small
• raw onion-1 medium
• tomatoes-2 small
• whipped yoghurt-1 cup
• oil-as required
• saffron soaked in 1/2 cup luke warm milk-1 tsp
• green coriander/kothmeer-1 bunch
• mint/poodina-1 bunch
• ginger-garlic paste-2 tsp
• green chillies-4
• red chilli powder-1 tsp
• salt-to taste
• red colour-a pinch
• lemon juice-1 tbsp
• garam masala powder-1 tbsp
• basmati rice-1/2 kg (washed and soaked in lukewarm water)
• caraway seeds/shah zeera-1/2 tbsp
• cardomom/elaichi-4
• cinnamon/dalchini-2 inch sticks
• bay leaves-3

Method

• par boil potatoes,peas and carrot,cut into medium sized pieces.
• heat a cup of oil in a pan,fry the carrots till golden,remove then add potatoes and fry till golden,remove.
• transfer half the oil to a large pan.
• in a blender add tomatoes,raw onion,half of coriander and half of mint,yoghurt,ginger-garlic paste,garam masala powder,red chilli powder,2 gren chillies,salt,blend till even.
• transfer this mixture to the large pan with oil,and cook on medium high flame until the raw smell of onion and tomatoes leaves.
• add the fried veggies and boiled peas to this and cook on medium low flame till the mixture thickens.
• add lemon juice,mix and keep aside.
• in another large vessel take water,more than half of the vessel,add shah zeera,elaichi,dal chini and bay leaves,add salt. 
• check the amount of salt by tasting this water,it should'nt be very light nor very salty,adjust the salt.
• when the water boils add in the basmati rice,cook till its 75% done.
• drain the water carefully,make 3 layers.
• put half the rice at the base then add the veggies mixture,then add the remaining rice.
• top it with fried onions,remaining oil, remaining chopped coriander and mint,chillies,saffron milk, a pinch of red colour.
• seal with aluminium foil and put on very low flame,and keep turning the vessel every two minutes.
• after 4-5 turns switch off the stove,but don't remove the foil for at least 10-15 minutes.
• serve hot.