Soya Biryani | Soya Chunk Biryani | Meal Maker Biryani

INGREDIENTS

FOR MARINATION:

1 cup soya chunks
1 cup curd / yogurt, thick
¼ tsp turmeric / haldi
1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
½ tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tbsp biryani masala powder
½ tsp salt
½ carrot, chopped
1 small potato, cubed
½ capsicum, cubed
½ onion, petals

OTHER INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp + 1 tsp ghee / clarified butter
1 bay leaf / tej patta
1 inch cinnamon / dalchini
5 cloves / lavang
1 star anise
4 cardamom / elachi
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin / jeera
1 onion, finely chopped
½ tsp ginger garlic paste
1½ cup basmati rice, soaked
¾ tsp salt
3 tbsp fried onions / barista
½ tsp biryani masala powder
3 tbsp coriander & mint, chopped
2¼ cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

firstly, marinate vegetables and soya chunks in curd along with spices.

in a pressure cooker heat 2 tbsp ghee and saute spices.

additionally add in 1 onion and saute well followed by ½ tsp ginger garlic paste.

add the prepared marinated soya and vegetables to the cooker and level them out.

now add 1½ cup of basmati rice (soaked for 20 minutes) and spread evenly over marinated soya.

sprinkle ¾ tsp salt, 3 tbsp fried onions / barista, ½ tsp biryani masala powder, 3 tbsp coriander & mint and 1 tsp ghee.

furthermore, pour 2¼ cup of water from sides.
cover and pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.

finally, serve the soya biryani along with mirchi ka salan or raita.