What you will need

FOR VEG BIRYANI MASALA

coriander seeds – 2 tbsp

Marathi moggu(kapok buds )- 2

cumin seeds -1 tbsp

black pepper seeds -1 tbsp

dagad phool(black stone flower ) -4 petals

cloves- 4

star anise – 1/2 flower

cardamoms – 12

cinnamon sticks- 3( 1 inch)

shahi jeera-1 tsp

fennel seeds-1 tsp

bay leaves-3

FOR MARINATION

onions – 2 medium-sized

green chilies – 4

ginger garlic paste- 1 tbsp

yogurt – 250 grams

fresh cream-100 grams

turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

dried red chili powder- 2 1/2 tsp

salt – to taste

oil- 75 ml appx

ghee(clarified butter) -1 tbsp

VEGETABLES FOR BIRYANI

basmati rice – 3 1/2 cups or 600 grams

cauliflower florets – 10

baby potatoes peeled – 5

carrots sliced – 2

green bell pepper diced – 1/2 piece

french beans chopped – 5

green peas- 1/4 cup

paneer(cottage cheese) cubes- 200 grams

mushrooms – 200grams

fresh mint leaves-handful

OTHERS

a heavy bottomed non-stick vessel with lid

aluminium foil.

Vegetable Dum Biryani Hyderabadi Style