SEMIYA BIRIYANI

Ingredients :

Semiya/Vermicilli - 200 gms (Roasted or plain)

Onion (big)    -   1 medium
Tomatoes        -   1 medium
Green chillies    -   3
Coriander leaves   -   1 handful finely chopped
Curd       -   1/2 tsp
Ginger        -    a small piece
Garlic        -   8 cloves
Curry masala   powder -  3 tsps
Chilli powder    -   2 tsps
Coriander powder    -   2 tsp
Turmeric powder    -   1 tsp
Ghee sufficient
Salt to taste
Cardamom   - 2
Cloves        -  2
Cinnamon  sticks - 3

Brinji leaf - 1

Fennel seeds powder - 1 tsp

Veggies(Carrot, capsicum, sweet corn, potato ) - 1/2 cup

Anasi poo - 2

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

1 ) Heat a tsp of oil in a kadai .Roast plain semiya well till golden brown and leave it aside.Then, a tsp of ghee in the same kadai, Add whole spices till the flavour rules out .Followed by sliced onion and fry till transparent.

2) Add chopped tomato and fry till it mixes well with onion.
3) Add ginger  garlic paste and bay leaves.
4) Then add all the spice powders and salt. Add sliced veggies,cover with a lid and cook for 5-10 minutes .Add sufficient water to it and bring it to boil.
5)  Finally add semiya in it and stir it up well .Cover with a lid and cook till done.Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot.

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