SPINACH BIRIYANI

INGREDIENTS :

Spinach - 300 gas

Basmati Rice - 1 cup

Biriyani masala - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Onion - 1 big sliced

Tomato - 1 big sliced

Cloves, Cinnamon sticks, Brinji leaves - few

Garam maasala -  1 tsp

Salt to taste

To grind :

Ginger - a small piece

Garlic - 4 cloves

Fennel seeds - 1 tsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Green chillies - 3

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

1. Heat Ghee in a pressure pan or cooker. Once hot, saute cloves, cinnamon, bring leaves. 

2. Then add sliced onion and saute till tender.

3. Then add tomato and saute till tender.

4. Add the grinder masala and saute till the raw smell leaves.

5. Meanwhile, coarsely blend the cleaned spinach and keep is aside.

6. Then, add the blended spinach and saute for 2 minutes.

 

7. Add Turmeric powder, Biriyani masala, garam masala and salt.

8. Once the raw smell leaves, add soaked rice to it and mix it well. Add 1 cup of water and cook for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to leave and serve hot with Raitha.