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Aloo Biryani video by Tarla Dalal

Aloo Biryani video by Tarla Dalal

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Aloo Biryani video. The rich flavour of the gravy and the succulent crunch of deep-fried baby potatoes make this Aloo Biryani an experience to remember. Here, perfectly cooked rice is layered with a spicy gravy and deep-fried baby potatoes, along with some mint and coriander leaves to enhance the flavour and aroma.




Recipe Description for Aloo Biryani, Dum Aloo Biryani

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Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients


For The Rice Mixture
3 cups cooked long grained rice (basmati)
1 1/2 tbsp ghee
salt to taste
1/2 cup deep fried onions

To Be Blended To A Smooth Paste
1 cup roughly chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup grated coconut
1/2 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tbsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp roughly chopped green chillies
2 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina)
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup water

For The Gravy
2 tbsp oil
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
3 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
2 cardamoms (elaichi)
1 small stick cinnamon (dalchini)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
1 1/4 cups deep-fried baby potatoes halves
2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

For the rice mixture
  1. Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the rice and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  2. Switch off the flame, add the deep-fried onions and mix gently. Keep aside.

For the gravy
  1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the bayleaf, cloves, peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  2. Add the prepared paste, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.

How to proceed
  1. Place half the rice mixture in a shallow microwave and oven safe glass dish and spread it evenly.
  2. Pour the gravy over it and spread it evenly.
  3. Place the deep-fried potato halves on it.
  4. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of mint leaves and 1 tbsp of coriander evenly over it.
  5. Put the remaining rice mixture and spread it evenly.
  6. Finally sprinkle again with 1 tbsp of mint leaves and 1 tbsp of coriander evenly over it.
  7. Microwave on high for 2 minutes or bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes.
  8. Serve hot.
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