BEETROOT BIRYANI

BEETROOT BIRYANI

250 gm beetroot,remove the skin and cut into small cubes
boil in 2 cup water until the beetroot is cooked drain and save
the water

350 gm chicken meat only,cut into cubes and mix with a little salt and turmeric powder.


2 cup basmati rice (I use the long ones) soaked in water for 1/2 hour,drain.

150 gm tomato,chopped

2 green chilis,sliced

135 gm yoghurt

5 tbsp ghee or oil

1 big onion,finely sliced

2 tbsp garlic ginger paste

1/2 cup chopped mints leaves

1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tbsp biryani powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 cube chicken stock,optional

4 cups beetroot water mix with water. this depends on the kind of rice you use. You may need more or less.

Salt to taste

Cashewnuts and green peas for garnishing

1. Heat the ghee or oil in a pan and add in the onions and fry until light brown. Add in the ginger garlic paste and fry until the raw smell disappear.

2. Add in the chicken and the rest of the ingredients expect the rice and the water. Cook till well mix
add in the rice and the water mix well. Pour this into a rice cooker and switch on the cooker. Cook till done serve hot with any raita you like.