Monday, December 27, 2010

Mint & Potato Biryani


Ingredients

2 cups Basmati Rice

For the gravy

2 green cardamom

1 " cinnamon stick

3 cloves

1 bayleaf

3 green chillies slit

1 big onion chopped

1 sprig of curry leaves

1 chopped tomatoes

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tbsp curd

1 tbsp mint leaves chopped

1/2 tsp veg stock powder

2 potatoes cut into cubes

1 tsp cornflour

1 tsp semolina

salt to taste

2 tbsp ghee or oil + oil for deep frying

Method
  • Soak the basmati rice for 30 min, drain it and then cook it till 3/4 th done and then keep aside
  • Sprinkle cornflour and semolina,salt on the potatoes and then deep fry it till golden brown and crisp and then keep it aside
For the gravy
  • Heat ghee in a pan, add bayleaf, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and fry for 1 min and then add onion, curry leaves and fry till translucent
  • Add tomato and fry till its mashed and then add green chillies and fry for a min
  • Add garam masala, coriander powder, curd and fry well till it leaves out oil 
  • Add veg stock powder, salt, fresh mint and then mix well and lastly add fried potatoes and mix well 
  • Switch off the gas and let it cool completely and then mix the rice gently
  • Switch on the gas and then close the lid and cook for 15 min on a low flame and then serve hot

80 comments:

  1. love both mint and potato.. yummy!

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  2. looks delicious.. can taste it with my eyes :)..awesome flavor combination!

    US Masala

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  3. both being my favorite.., I am sure it must have tasted great. Liked the capture :)

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  4. Spicy and delicious biryani.. looks awesome !!

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  5. Looks yum & flavoracious!!!! ;) I love the look of it.... Hugs))))

    Ash....
    (http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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  6. Very attractive recipe,I think the mint will give a nice flavour.

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  7. Looks delicious Sushma. Happy holidays. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.

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  8. Mint and potato is such a yum cobo.Biryani looks very tasty!

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  9. Biryani is looking yummy... tempting.

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  10. Merry Christmas to all of you sushma. Love this biriyani...tempting and delish!

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  11. lovely combo---and the presentation is fab !

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  12. I love both mint and potato-nice combo

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  13. Never heard such briyani before Sush! But it's looking really delicious...oooo yumm! Wish U are my neighbour!! :D

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  14. Unique and creative! These are perfect combo and looks delicious..

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  15. Lipsmacking and gorgeous briyani, soo tempting Sush..

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  16. Wow! The biryani looks very appetizing!

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  17. oh this sounds like a awesome new combination!!

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  18. Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments..

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  19. Can almost smell the fresh mint...
    You are a genius Sushma...
    Have a lovely day:-)

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  20. Beautiful combo...love the flavor!!

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  21. Yummy!!love the flavours in there

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  22. Spicy and flavorful biryani..looks super delicious

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  23. Looks Delicious .... the mint would sure add some gr8 flavor. Lovely clicks too.

    Cheers,
    Satrupa

    http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com

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  24. Yummy and delicious combo..must be very flavorful

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  25. Amazing combo ,i was never a fan of mint back home .But these days i buy at whenever i find it at the store for its aroma .Drool worthy biryani sush .Happy new year to you !

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  26. wow, I can almost taste it, loving the presentation.

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  27. Delicious biryani,spicy and full of flavor.

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  28. thanks for the new and healthy recipe. As always simple and delicious.

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  29. I've been thinking of biryani and here you are with it!! Looks very delicious....drooling :)

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  30. Mmm I love the mix of the mint with the potato! Sounds delicious.

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  31. Thanks for all your lovely comments..

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  32. Nice combo,love the flavour of mint

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  33. So flavorful and yummy!!! loved it..
    Happy Holidays..

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  34. A great biryani! Basmati rice is so fragrant and delicious when prepared in that way.

    Happy New Year!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  35. LOvely and tempting dish...Merry christmas and happy new year.....

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  36. what a lovely biriyani and great presentation

    happy new year

    Rebecca

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  37. hey...delicious...haven't heard abt this before...spicy..haa...loved it.... :))

    http://hasnasdelights.blogspot.com/

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  38. Love d flavor of it mint in this yummilicious pulao!!

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  39. What a lovely presentation. Your rice looks delicious. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  40. I love this..One of my friends used to make this...

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  41. Looks mouthwatering!!Spicy and delicious

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  42. oh this looks great! I don't use mint enough!

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  43. The combination of ingredients sound divine...Wish u n ur family happy & prosperous New Year!!

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  44. Happy new year dear....tasty biryani...

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  45. looks flavourful and yum !!theres an award waiting for u in my space,pls do collect it as and when time permits..thnx in advance :))

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  46. ˚˛*˛°.˛*.˛°˛.*★* Feliz *★* 。*˛.
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  47. happy new year, sush. flavourful rice! i think there is a potato event on at dil se. chk out.

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  48. Happy new year to you nad your family Sushma..wishing u good health&fortune!

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  49. Lovely, mint seems just the thing after all the excesses of Christmas.

    Hope you had a good holiday and wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year.

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  50. Thanks for all your lovely comments..and wish you all a very happy new year

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  51. A very happy new year to u n ur family - Love the recipe n the wonderful clicks !!

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  52. Happy new year dear !!
    Hope you had a gala time :)

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  53. I love biryani, this looks delicious! Mint is such a flavorful, beautiful touch!

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  54. Lovely Combo!
    Happy New year to u and ur family!

    Cheers

    Jyoti

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  56. Awesome biryani, tempting me. Wishing you and family a bright and prosperous Happy new year dear.

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  57. Lovely biriyani..Loved this recipe!! Wish you a very happy New Year!

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  58. Wow..thats a great flavourful Biryani..and the best thing is ur breath will smell..minty fresh.Awesome. Very creative and looks delish..Will definitely try it.

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  59. Yummy! Love any biryani, veg or non veg, any time of the day..

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  60. This looks awesome...mouthwatering

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  61. Amazing, awesome, and mouth-drooling biryani!!!

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