Vegetable and Mealmaker( Soya Chunks) Biryani.

Ingredients

Basmati Rice- 2cups

Onion medium chopped- 2

Tomato medium chopped- 2

Soy chunks( cooked)- 2cups

Carrot diced- 1

Green Beans chopped- 1/4cup

Coriander leaves- 1/2cup

Mint leaves- 1/2cup

Ginger and Garlic paste- 1tbsp

Beaten Curd- 1/4cup

Red chili powder- 2tsp( +/-)

Fennel powder- 1/2tsp

Coriander powder- 2tsp

Turmeric powder- 1/2tsp

Salt to taste 

For tempering

Oil required

Cloves- 6

Cinnamon- 2"

Cardamon- 2

Bay leaves- 2

Javitri( Mace)- few

Star anise- 1

Method

In a large bowl add the curd, red chili powder, fennel powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt. To this mixture add soy chunks, carrot, green beans and tomatoes. Let the vegtables marinande for 1/2 hour, meanwhile soak basmati rice in water for 20 mins. Heat oil in a rice cooker, when hot add the whole spices and fry till the aroma rises. Now add the onions, saute for few mins and add the ginger and garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves. Add the marinaded vegetables to the onions and fry 5 mins. Season with salt and add the mint and coriander leaves. Check amount of gravy in the rice cooker and depending on that measure water for the rice. Add the measured water to the vegetable and bring the mixture to boil. When the gravy boils check the seasoning and add the soaked and drained rice. Cover the cooker with lid and cook the rice until soft and tender. Serve hot with gravy or raita of your choice.