BIRANJI

INGREDIENTS :

• Basmati Rice : Washed and Soaked
• Whole garam masala
• (cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, pepper)
• Ginger-Garlic paste : 1 tsp
• Onions : 1, chopped lengthwise
• Shahjeera : ? tsp
• Bay Leaves : few
• Mint(optional) : 2 tsp, finely chopped
• Cilantro : 2 tsp, finely chopped
• Turmeric powder : little
• Garam masala powder : ? tsp
• Dhaniya powder : 1 tsp
• Salt
• Oil / Ghee

METHOD :

• Heat Ghee . Add Shahjeera, whole garam masala and bay leaves.
• Now add the chopped onions, fry till they turn little brown, and add ginger-garlic paste.
• Fry for a while then add all the dry masala?s along with mint and cilantro.
• Fry till the raw flavor of the masala?s vanish.
• Now add the soaked rice, mix well and pour in water (preferably hot water).
• Close lid, let it cook on high flame for a while when water evaporates a little. Stir then lower the flame and close the lid tightly and cook till done.