Almond Biryani

By AnnieMro

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 3 cups cooked long grained rice
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 2 cloves
• 2 cardamoms
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 bayleaf
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped and boiled french beans
• 1/2 cup boiled green peas
• 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1 tbsp biryani masala
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• For The Garnish
• 1/4 cup sliced and fried onions
• 1 tbsp sliced and fried almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the ghee in deep non-stick pan on medium, add the almonds and sauté for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Add the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and bayleaf in the same non-stick pan and sauté on medium for a few seconds.

Add the caraway seeds and onions and sauté on medium for 1 minute.

Add the garlic and sauté on medium for a few more seconds.

Add the french beans, green peas, green chillies and biryani masala, mix well and cook on medium for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

Add the almonds and rice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the lemon juice and mix gently.

Serve immediately garnished with fried onions and fried almonds.