The Perfect Dum Biryani Recipe for Foodies

Ingredients

• 2 cups Barkat Mahek Rice, soaked for 30 minutes
• 4-5 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2-3 green cardamom pods
• 2-3 cloves
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, etc.), chopped
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/4 cup fried onions (for garnish)
• 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
• 1/4 cup cashews and raisins, fried in ghee (for garnish)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 4-5 green cardamom pods
• 4-5 cloves
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Ghee (clarified butter)
• Saffron strands soaked in warm milk