soya chunks biriyani

green chillies                   -3
cilantro                            -1/4 cup chopped
mint leaves                       -1/4 cup tightly packed
coriander seeds                 -1 tsp
cumin seeds                      -1/2 tsp
fennel seeds                       -1/4 tsp
garam masala                    -1/4 tsp
ginger garlic paste              -2 tsp

Method:

• Boil water in a pan and cook soya chunks for 5 minutes with desired salt.

• Drain the water and squeeze the soya chunks
• Grind the ingredients in a mixer into a smooth paste.

• Marinade the soya chunks with  ground masala ,yogurt with adequate salt for at least 1 hour.

• Soak rice in water for 15 minutes.Drain it off.
• In a pressure heat oil and temper with cinnamon, cloves, star anise and bay leaves.

• Add the sliced onion and fry until transparent.

• Add the finely chopped  tomatoes to it and cook until it turns soft.
• Now put the marinated soya chunks and cook until the raw flavor of the masala goes off.

• Add required  salt and chili powder

• Pour  2 3/4 cup of water and when it starts boiling add the rice to it .

• Pressure cook for 1 whistle.Once the pressure goes off open and garnish with cilantro.

• Serve the soya chunks biriyani with raitha of your choice.

Serves 3-4