SEMIYA BIRIYANI(NON VEG)

As told in my last post,today am going to post a  yummy non veg recipe SEMIYA BIRIYANI..(you can substitute the mutton with veggies of your choice to  make yummy veg biriyani)

Yes  it is  a twist to your usual biriyani...

 You r going to substitute your rice with vermicelli in the mutton biriyani and it is equally delicious as its counterpart mutton biriyani....

It is a yummy recipes which goes well with raita....

So here we go....

Preparation Time: under 15 mins   

Cooking Time: under 35 mins

Ingredients Needed:

1. Ghee - 1 tbsp
2. Oil - 1 tbsp or as needed
3. Vermicelli/Semiya - 350gms (roasted- get the plain vermicelli and roast it till golden brown by adding a little ghee)
4. Mutton - 200gms
5. Onion - 1 big ,chopped
6. Tomato - 2 medium,chopped
7. Ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsp 
8. Green chillies - 2 ,slited
9. Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp,chopped
10. Pudina leaves - 1 tbsp,chopped
11. Garam masala powder( i use the homemade one )- 1/2 tsp( can add a little  more at the end  if needed)
12. Whole garam masala -( cardamom -2,cinnamom stick- a 1"piece,cloves- 3)
13. Redchilly powder - 1/2tsp (i have added too little coz my kids don prefer too spicy,can add a little      more if   needed)
14. Sambhar onions(optional) - 5 to 6, crushed
15. Lemon juice - 2 tsp
16. Curd(optional) - 1 tsp(add only if needed orelse it will become too sour)
17. Salt -  as needed

Preparation :

• Heat oil and ghee together  in a pressure cooker.Add the whole garam masala.
• Then add the onions and fry until they become translucent,add the ginger garlic paste and fry until they start sticking to the bottom.
• Add tomato,coriander leaves,green chillies and pudina.Cook till the tomatoes are done.
• Now add the garam masala powder and chilly powder.
• Then add the mutton,curd, lemon juice and salt(as needed).Stir for few seconds.
• Add little water(measure the water before you add) and close the lid.
• Pressure cook till the mutton is done.(after a whistle i used to put it on slow flame for 8 to 10 mins)
• After the pressure is released open the cooker, check how much water is there.
• Now measure the roasted vermicelli in a cup ,for 1 cup of vermicelli add 11/4 cup of water (include the water in the gravy).
•  Add the water to the gravy and let it boil.
• Then now add the vermicelli to this,cook in a low flame till done.Keep stirring now and then to prevent it from sticking to the cooker.

• Now put off the flame, close the lid and leave it to rest for few mins.
• Serve with raita.

YOUR YUMMY SEMIYA BIRIYANI IS READY !!!!

I am sure you will enjoy preparing this for your family.Have a good day !!!