I distinctly remember my initial hostel days when I used to cook this recipe very often since it didn’t require much efforts and tasted delicious. It is not only healthy but also filling.

INGREDIENTS

1. Green peas – 1 cup
2. Potatoes – chopped 1 cup
3. Sweet corm – 1/2 cup
4. Onions – 1/2 cup
5. Paneer – 1/2 cup (optional)
6. Beans – chopped 1/2 cup
7. Cauliflower florets – 1/2 cup
8. Biryani rice 1 and 1/2 cup
9. 1 cup plain dahi / yogurt.
10. Ghee / oil 3 tablespoon
11. Garam masala – 2 tablespoon
12. chilly powder – 1 tablespoon
13. turmeric powder – 1 tsp
14. salt as per taste
15. water for cooking
16. Jeera – 1 tablespoon
17. Bay leaf – 2
18. Cinnamon stick – 2
19. Star anise / Chakra ful – 2

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oil / ghee in cooker , add jeera , bay leaf , cinnamon stick ,chakra ful , Green peas,Potatoes,paneer ,Sweet corm,Onions,Beans & Cauliflower florets and dahi.
2. Mix well and add all the spices red chilly powder , turmeric & garam masala.
3. Add the soaked and washed rice and mix well.
4. Add salt and water such that water is 1/2 inch more than the content in the cooker.
5. Close the cooker and cook for 3 whistles.
6. Turn of the gas and let it cool down on its own.

Serve hot with curd.