Soya Chunk Biriyani

Ingredients

• 1 cup soya chunks
• 2 cups water (for boiling)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 3 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 4-5 cloves
• 2-3 green cardamom pods
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 3 tablespoons oil or ghee
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon biryani masala
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• Salt to taste
• A few strands of saffron soaked in 2 tablespoons of warm milk (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fried onions (for garnish)