
                     When you get bored of Semiya Payasam,Semiya Upma try this Semiya biryani. If you have roasted Semiya/ Vermicilli , skip the roasting part and proceed from the second step.
INGREDIENTS
 
 
| 
SEMIYA | 
1
  Cup | 
| 
CARROT,
  BEANS,FROZEN PEAS | 
1
  Cup | 
| 
ONION | 
1 | 
| 
THIN
  COCONUT MILK | 
¾
  Cup | 
| 
CORIANDER
  LEAVES | 
Few | 
| 
SALT | 
To
  Taste | 
| 
OIL | 
1
  Tbsp | 
TO
GRIND
| 
FENNEL
  SEEDS | 
1
  Tsp | 
| 
GREEN
  CHILLY | 
3 | 
| 
GINGER
  GARLIC PASTE | 
1
  Tsp | 
| 
CORIANDER
  LEAVES | 
Few | 
To
Temper
| 
BAY
  LEAF | 
1 | 
| 
CINNAMON | 
1
  Inch piece | 
| 
CLOVES | 
2 | 
| 
BAY
  LEAF | 
1 | 
| 
ELACHI | 
1 | 
| 
STAR
  ANISE | 
A
  Small Portion | 
| 
OIL | 
2
  – 3 Tbsp | 
STEP BY STEP PICTURES

Chop the carrots,Beans,slice the Onions. In a Kadai heat oil & roast the Semiya in a medium flame. (Roasting can also be done with Ghee also)

In a mixie jar grind the items given under " To Grind " table.
You can also grind the spices which are used as a whole while tempering.

In  a Pressure cooker heat oil add the items given under "To Temper" table.

Add the Onions & fry till it turns pink.Now add the Vegetables and fry in medium flame for 3 mins. 

Add the grounded paste & allow it to boil. Add Salt.

After the water is evaporated add coconut milk. When it starts to boil add the roasted Semiya/Vermicilli.

Keep the flame in medium and allow the Semiya/Vermicilli to absorb all the Coconut milk. Stir gently.

Keep covered for 3 - 4 mins. 

Do not stir frequently because it will make the biryani mushy. 

Enjoy with Pickle.

Raita can also be served.

You can use any vegetables of your choice.

Do you want a bite?.

If you want to make it rich ,Ghee can be used for tempering.
NOTES
You can use fried cashewnuts as toppings.
 
 
 
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