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HOW TO MAKE BIRYANI MASALA

biryani
PREPARATION TIME : 30 MIN
Serves: 4-6
COOKING TIME : 1 hour

Enjoy your delicious, fragrant biryani prepared with Avitri Spices DIY Biryani Masala Kit!

Recipe Benefits

FLAVOURY

FLAVOURY

Gut Health

DELICIOUS

Recovery

AROMATIC

INGREDIENTS

    FOR THE RICE:-

  • 4 cups water
  • 2-3 whole cloves
  • 2-3 green cardamoms
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ghee or oil

    • For the Marinade:

  • 500 grams chicken, mutton, or vegetables (as per preference)
  • 1 cup plain yogurt (curd)
  • 2 tablespoons Avitri Spices DIY Biryani Masala
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon

    • For the Masala:

  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 2 green chilies, slit (optional for extra spice)
  • 3 tablespoons oil or ghee
  • 1/4 cup milk with a pinch of saffron soaked in it

    • Optional Garnish:

  • Fried onions
  • Toasted cashews or almonds
  • Raisins (lightly fried in ghee)

INGREDIENTS

    From the DIY Rasam Powder Kit:

  • Avitri Rasam Powder: 2-3 tablespoons (adjust to taste)

    • Fresh Ingredients:

  • Tamarind: 1 small lemon-sized ball (soaked in warm water and extracted into juice)
  • Tomatoes: 2 medium-sized (chopped or pureed)
  • Garlic: 3-4 cloves (crushed)
  • Green chilies: 2 (slit lengthwise)
  • Curry leaves: 10-12 leaves
  • Coriander leaves: A handful (chopped for garnish)

    • Pantry Staples:

  • Mustard seeds: 1 teaspoon
  • Dry red chilies: 2
  • Ghee or Oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Turmeric powder: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Salt: To taste
  • Water: 4 cups
  • Black pepper (optional): 1/2 teaspoon (freshly ground, for extra spice)

    Step 1: Prepare the Rice

  • Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 20-30 minutes. Drain before cooking.
  • In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon, salt, and ghee or oil.
  • Add the soaked rice and cook until 80% done (grains should still have a slight bite). Drain and set aside.

    • Step 2: Marinate the Meat or Vegetables

  • In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, Avitri Spices DIY Biryani Masala, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and lemon juice.
  • Add your choice of protein or vegetables and coat them well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

    • Step 3: Cook the Masala

  • Heat oil or ghee in a large, heavy-bottomed pan
  • Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  • Add tomatoes and cook until they are soŌ and the oil starts separating
  • Stir in the marinated meat or vegetables and cook until they are 80% cooked through. Add a little water if the mixture becomes too dry.
  • Stir in mint leaves, coriander leaves, and slit green chilies.

    • Step 4: Layer and Assemble

  • In the same pan, spread a layer of the cooked meat or vegetable masala at the bottom.
  • Spread half of the cooked rice evenly over the masala.
  • Drizzle half of the saffron milk over the rice and sprinkle some fried onions, cashews, and raisins (if using).
  • Repeat the layering with the remaining masala, rice, saffron milk, and garnishes.

    • Step 5: Dum Cooking

  • Cover the pan with a tight-fiƫng lid. If your lid is loose, seal it with aluminum foil or dough to prevent steam from escaping.
  • Cook on a low flame for 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes.

    • Step 6: Serve

  • Gently fluff the biryani with a fork to mix the layers without breaking the rice.
  • Serve hot with raita, salad, or a boiled egg for an authentic touch.

    Prepare the Base:

  • Heat 2 cups of water in a pot.
  • Add the tamarind extract, chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt.
  • Bring it to a boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.

    • Add the Rasam Powder:

  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of Avitri Rasam Powder to the boiling mixture.
  • Stir well to ensure no lumps, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

    • Tempering (Tadka):

  • In a small pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil.
  • Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add crushed garlic, dry red chilies, and curry leaves.
  • Sauté for a minute until aromatic, then pour the tempering over the rasam.

    • Finish and Garnish:

  • Add slit green chilies and adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
  • Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

    • Serve:

  • Serve hot with steamed rice, papad, or enjoy as a warm, comforting soup.
  • For extra tanginess, you can add a splash of lemon juice just before serving.
  • To enhance the aroma, roast 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds and black pepper, crush them coarsely, and add it to the rasam.
  • Enjoy your flavorful, homemade rasam made effortlessly with Avitri Spices' DIY Rasam Powder Kit!