MY COOK BOOK.

WHITE BIRYANI.

Ingredients:-

Green chilli - 4-5.

Black cardamom - 2.

Green cardamom - 4-5.

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp.

Black Peppercorns - 1/2 tsp.

Cardamom stick - 1.

Cloves - 1/2 tsp.

Bay leaves - 3.

Water as required....

Onion fried - 2-3 tbs.

Salt - 1 tsp or to taste.

Basmati rice - 1/2 kg (soaked 30 minutes).

Lemon juice - 1 & 1/2 tsp.

Oil - 1/2 cup.

Chicken with bones - 1/2 kg.

Green cardamom - 5.

Cinnamon sticks - 1.

Black Peppercorns - 1/2 tsp.

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp.

Ginger garlic paste - 1 & 1/2 tbsp.

Onion sliced - 1 medium.

Yogurt whisked- 3/4 cup.

White pepper powder - 1 tsp.

Salt - 1 & 1/2 tsp or to taste.

Mace powder - 1/4 tsp.

Nutmeg powder - 1/4 tsp.

Black pepper powder - 1 tsp.

Mint leaves chopped - 1/4 cup.

Fresh coriander chopped - 1/4 cup.

Cream - 3 tbs.

Kewra water - 1 tbs.

Onion fried - 1/4 cup.

Ghee - 1-2 tbsp.

Method:-

On muslin cloth, add green chilli, black cardamom, green cardamom, cumin seeds, black Peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, & wrap to make a bouquet garni ( potli), & set aside......

In pot add water & bring it to boil....

Add bouquet garni potli, cover & simmer for 5 minutes.....

Remove bouquet garni potli, & discard it....

Add fried onions, salt, rice & bring it to boil....

Add lemon juice & boil until 3/4 th done, then strain & set aside......

In pot, add oil, chicken & mix well, until changes colour.....

Add green cardamom, cinnamon sticks, black Peppercorns, cumin seeds,green chilli, & mix well.....

Add ginger garlic paste & mix well....

Add onion, & mix well & cook until Onions are translucent....

Add yogurt, White pepper powder, salt, nutmeg powder, black pepper powder & mix well.....

Cover partially, & cook for 4-5 minutes, or until oil seperates.....

Add mint leaves & fresh coriander....

In cream, add kewra water, cashew paste & mix well.....

On low flame, gradually add kewra water ,cashew paste mixture, boiled rice, fried onions, & ghee.....

Cover & steam cook on low flame for 5 minutes....