Mar 25, 2013

SEMIYA BIRYANI

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                     When you get bored of Semiya Payasam,Semiya Upma try this Semiya biryani. If you have roasted Semiya/ Vermicilli , skip the roasting part and proceed from the second step.

INGREDIENTS
SEMIYA
1 Cup
CARROT, BEANS,FROZEN PEAS
1 Cup
ONION
1
THIN COCONUT MILK
¾ Cup
CORIANDER LEAVES
Few
SALT
To Taste
OIL
1 Tbsp


TO GRIND
FENNEL SEEDS
1 Tsp
GREEN CHILLY
3
GINGER GARLIC PASTE
1 Tsp
CORIANDER LEAVES
Few

To Temper
BAY LEAF
1
CINNAMON
1 Inch piece
CLOVES
2
BAY LEAF
1
ELACHI
1
STAR ANISE
A Small Portion
OIL
2 – 3 Tbsp

STEP BY STEP PICTURES

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Chop the carrots,Beans,slice the Onions. In a Kadai heat oil & roast the Semiya in a medium flame. (Roasting can also be done with Ghee also)

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In a mixie jar grind the items given under " To Grind " table.
You can also grind the spices which are used as a whole while tempering.

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In  a Pressure cooker heat oil add the items given under "To Temper" table.

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Add the Onions & fry till it turns pink.Now add the Vegetables and fry in medium flame for 3 mins. 

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Add the grounded paste & allow it to boil. Add Salt.

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After the water is evaporated add coconut milk. When it starts to boil add the roasted Semiya/Vermicilli.

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Keep the flame in medium and allow the Semiya/Vermicilli to absorb all the Coconut milk. Stir gently.

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Keep covered for 3 - 4 mins. 

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Do not stir frequently because it will make the biryani mushy. 

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Enjoy with Pickle.

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Raita can also be served.

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You can use any vegetables of your choice.

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Do you want a bite?.

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If you want to make it rich ,Ghee can be used for tempering.

NOTES
You can use fried cashewnuts as toppings.

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