Spinach Soya Chunks Biriyani
Fragrant basmati layered with spiced spinach, caramelised onions, and whole spices — this Kerala-style biryani is cooked on dum until the rice absorbs every drop of flavour. The crispy bottom layer is the best part.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 20 piece Soya chunks
- 1 cup Spinach
- 2 cup Basmathi rice
- 3 tbsp Ghee
- 2 nos Onion — chopped
- 4 nos Cinnamon (Karugapatta)
- 3 nos Cloves (Grambu)
- 4 nos Cardamom (Elakka)
- 6 nos Green chillies — chopped
- 2 nos Tomato — chopped
- 2 piece Ginger — chopped
- 8 Cloves Garlic — chopped
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- Coriander leaves, a few
- 10 nos Cashew fried in ghee
- 1 tbsp Mint leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Water, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing spinach soya chunks biriyani, soak soya chunks for 30 minutes. Slice it into 4.
Step 2
Pour oil and ghee in cooker. cook cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Add onion, capsicum, green chillies, tomato, ginger and garlic.
Step 3
Add soya chunks and spinach. Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 4
Add turmeric, salt, water, coriander leaves and mint leaves.
Step 5
When water starts to boil, add rice. Mix it and cook.
Step 6
When done, transfer it to a serving plate. Decorate with cashew nuts.
Tip
Soak the rice for at least 30 minutes before cooking — this ensures each grain cooks evenly and stays separate in the final dish.
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