Name: Hyderabadi Biryani
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati rice; 1 cup Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans) (chopped); 1 piece Onion (sliced); 1 piece Tomato (chopped); 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste; 1 tbsp Biryani masala; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 piece Bay leaf; 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped); 2 tbsp Mint leaves (chopped); 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Salt; 2 cups Water

Instructions

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak it in water for 30 minutes.
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf, and sauté for a minute.
Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown. Then add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft. Add mixed vegetables, biryani masala, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Gently mix everything together.
Add water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Once done, turn off the heat and let it sit covered for another 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped coriander and mint leaves.

Tips

You can add paneer or tofu for additional protein.
Adjust the quantity of biryani masala according to your taste preference.