Shaan-e-biryani

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Discover an easy to prepare shaan-e- biryani recipe for your family and guests. Accompany the flavorful shaan-e-biryani rice preparation with mirchi ka salan and raita.

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Shaan-e-biryani recipe - How to make Shaan-e-biryani

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins 3Makes 3 servings
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Ingredients

2 cups soaked long grained rice (basmati)
1 tbsp ghee
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup sliced capsicum
1 cup chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1/2 cup green peas
1/4 cup fresh curds (dahi)
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp sliced almonds (badam)
salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste

Method

Heat the ghee in a deep pan and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the onions and tomatoes and saute on a medium flame till the onions turn pink and soft.
Add the capsicum, mix well and saute for more 2 minutes.
Add the fenugreek leaves and peas and mix well.
Add the curds and the garam masala, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 4 minutes.
Add the rice and enough water to cover the rice, mix well and cover and cook on a slow flame till the rice gets cooked and there is no water left.
Serve hot garnished with almonds.