A vegetarian delicacy, popularly known as a restaurant specialty, can be easily cooked at home in an hour's time. The correct method and ingredients give 100% the same taste and unmatched texture and aroma.

Ingredients
Step 1
- 1/2kgBasmati rice
- 1 1/2tspSalt
- 2pieceGreen chilli
- 2inCinnamon stick
- 1 1/2LWater
- 4pieceGreen cardamom
Step 2
- 100gFrench beans
- 150gCarrot
- 250gCauliflower
- 1tspSalt
- 1tspShah jeera
- 1tspMace powder
- 1tspBlack pepper powder
- 1tspCardamom powder
- 1tspRed chilli powder
- 2inCinnamon stick
- 4pieceCardamom green
- 4pieceGreen chilli
- 1tspTurmeric powder
- 1 1/2cupCurd
- 1bundleMint leaves
- 1tbspGinger garlic paste
Step 3
- 3pieceOnion
- 2tbspGhee
- 1cupBoiled peas
- 1cupMint leaves
- 1/2cupCoriander leaves
- 2tbspRose water
- 30pieceSaffron strands
- 1cupMilk
- 1cupLuke warm water
- 1cupFried onions/ barista
- 2tbspGhee
How to make Hyderabadi Sabz Biryani
Step 1
Wash and soak the basmati rice for half an hour.
Boil the rice with salt, green chilli, cinnamon stick, water, and green cardamom until 80% cooked.
Strain and keep aside.
Step 2
Cut the French beans, carrot, and cauliflower into 2-inch pieces.
Mix the vegetables with salt, shah jeera, mace powder, black pepper powder, cardamom powder, red chilli powder, cinnamon stick, cardamom green, green chilli, turmeric powder, curd, mint leaves, and ginger garlic paste.
Marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Dice the onions.
Heat ghee in a large, deep-bottom pan and fry the onions until golden brown.
Add the marinated veggies and cook for 5 minutes.
Add peas and cook for another minute.
Step 4
Layer half of the rice over the veggies evenly.
Add half of the barista, mint, coriander leaves, and 1 tbsp ghee.
Spread the remaining rice, add mint, coriander leaves, barista, ghee, rose water, saffron milk, and lukewarm water.
Seal the vessel with wheat dough and cover with a lid.
Cook on high flame for a minute, then on low heat for 10 minutes.
Tips & Tricks
Serve with raita of your choice.
Preeti Kalia
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