Hydrabadi Biryani

Ingredients

Basmathi rice-1 cup.
Fresh thick curds-1 cup.
Water-1 cup.
Mixed diced vegetables (potatoes, carrots, peas) - 2 cups.
Oil-2 1/2 tbsp.
Ginger-garlic paste-1 tsp.
Onions-2 cut lengthwise.
Peeled garlic-6 flakes.
Salt-as required.
Lemon-1.
Finely cut mint leaves-1 1/2 tbsp.
Cut coriander leaves-1 tbsp.

Masala Paste

Cashewnuts-1 tbsp.
Small onions-7.
Ginger-1/2 inch piece.
Cinnamon-1 inch piece.
Cloves-2.
Cardamoms-2
Coriander leaves

Method

For masal paste fry the all the ingredients in 2 tbsp oil & grind with a bunch of coriander leaves.
Wash soaked rice for 10 mins. Drain water & fry for 2 mins in 1/2 tsp of ghee.
Heat pressure cooker, add oil & fry garlic & onion pieces.
Mix ginger garlic paste & diced vegetables. Fry till vegetables are tender.
Add ground masala paste & fry till smell goes.
Beat curds & add it along with 1 cup of water.
When it starts boiling add rice & salt, cover lid & cook on a low flame.
Keep the weight as soon as the lid is closed.
Remove from fire after 2 whistles.
Squeeze lemon juice & add cut mint leaves & coriander leaves.
Mix well.