Healthy Microwave Veg Biryani

Method

• step 1

  Mix 1 tsp garam masala , Turmeric powder, 1 tsp salt, cumin powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, tomato purée and ginger garlic paste with yoghurt . Add all the chopped vegetables and mix well. Vegetables should be well coated. Keep aside for 20 min.

• step 2

  Boil 3 cups of water with milk, cardamom powder, clove-cinnamon powder, peppercorns. Add Basmati rice and cook till water evaporates and the rice is almost cooked. PLEASE NOTE that the rice must not be completely cooked and mushy. It should be separated well.

• step 3

  Drain the rice in a colander and keep aside.

• step 4

  Now, heat the oil in a pan and add the marinated vegetables into it. Cook it covered on a medium-low flame for around 10 min till they are tender but still crisp. Vegetables should not be mushy. Turn the gas off and keep the vegetables covered for another 5 min.

• step 5

  Now take a microwave safe dish and layer the rice and vegetables one by one. Make sure the top layer is rice.

• step 6

  Close the lid and microwave on high for around 10 minute. Sprinkle the garam masala over the biryani and close the lid again. Keep it aside for 10 more minutes covered.

• step 7

  Heat a pan and roast thinly sliced onions on a medium flame. If it sticks, sprinkle some water on it till it turns brown and crispy.

• step 8

  Just before serving, sprinkle chopped cilantro and roasted onion.