Qubuli Or Chana Dal Ki Biryani
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This is one of the daily household biryanis in hyderabad, a vegetarian delight to be devoured. Beautifuly flavoured and a simple biryani.
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Ingredients
- Basmati rice - 1 cup
- Chana dal soaked - 1/4 th cup
- Sliced onion - 2
- Green chillies chopped - 2
- Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
- Yoghurt - 1/2 cup
- Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
- Elaichi powder - 1/4 th tsp
- Coriander leaves
- Mint leaves
- Refined oil/ghee Salt
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Instructions
- Boil the Chana dal , strain it and keep aside. do not throw away the water
- Now in a pressure pan (I used a nonstick pressure pan), heat oil.
- Add sliced onion and green chillies, saute till golden brown.
- Then add ginger garlic paste and saute.
- Meanwhile which the yoghurt , chilly powder, elaichi powder and salt in a bowl. Also, wash the Basmati rice and cook till half done. Strain it.
- Add the yoghurt mix to the onions and stir. Add the Chana dal, mint leaves and half the coriander leaves. Give it a mix.
- Now layer the rice on top of the masala, sprinkle remaining coriander leaves.
- Close the lid without the whistle, buy cover the mouth with an aluminium foil so that the steam does not escape.
- Cook on a low flame, for 15 minutes. Rest and serve.
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