Soya Biryani

Recipe Type:	Veg.
Difficulty:	Average

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 Cups soya chunks
• 2 Cups basmati rice
• 1 Onion, chopped
• 2 Green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
• 3 Tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2-3 tbsp Ghee or oil
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
• Chopped cilantro and mint, for garnish

Cooking Instructions:

• Soak Soya chunks in 3 cups of hot water for 30 minutes.
• Wash and soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.
• Heat ghee in a pressure cooker.
• Add cumin seeds and ginger garlic paste. Sauté well.
• Then add the onions, green chilies and sauté till onions are soft.
• Add chopped tomatoes and stir till tomatoes are soft.
• Now, add turmeric, chili, coriander and garam masala powders.
• Stir well, till the masala is well sautéed (4-5 minutes).
• Drain the soya chunks and rice and add to the masala.
• Stir and sauté, adding more ghee if required.
• Add 4 cups of water and salt. Stir well.
• Cover the pressure cooker and cook till done.
• Garnish chopped cilantro and mint.
• Serve hot with pickle and raita.
• Soya Biryani is ready.