Vegetable Hyderabadi Biryani Recipe - South Indian Vegetarian Dish

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups basmati rice
• 2 large potatoes (0.75 inch cubes)
• 3 medium-sized carrots (0.75 inch cubes)
• 5 – 6 french beans (0.75 inch pieces)
• 0.25 small-sized cauliflower (small florets)
• salt to taste
• 4 – 5 strands saffron
• 2 tbsp milk
• 4 large onions (finely sliced)
• oil to deep fry
• 0.5 cup yogurt
• 3 tbsp biryani masala powder
• 1.5 tsp ginger paste
• 1.5 tsp garlic paste
• 4 tbsp pure ghee
• 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves (chopped)
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
• 5 cashew nuts (quartered)
• 10 almonds (blanched and halved)
• 2 tbsp raisins (kishmish)
• dough to seal