Pindi Chole Biryani – Vegan Veg Biryani Recipe Without Allergens

Ingredients

• Basmati Rice – 1 cup (washed and soaked for 15–20 min)
• Water – 4 cups (to cook rice)
• Salt – to taste
• Cloves – 4–5
• Green Cardamom – 3–4
• Star Anise – 3–4
• Chickpeas (Chole) – 1 cup, soaked overnight & boiled
• Onion – 1 large, finely chopped
• Tomato – 2 large, pureed
• Ginger-Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp
• Green Chilies – 2–3, slit
• Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
• Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander Powder – 2 tsp
• Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
• Garam Masala – 1 tbsp
• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Salt—to taste
• Water—as needed (use chickpea-boiled water if available)
• Mint Leaves – handful, chopped
• Fried Onions – optional
• Non-Dairy Milk with Saffron – 2 tbsp