Easy Gobi Biryani Recipe

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Prep Time 30 Minutes

Cooking Time 45 Minutes

Servings 2-3

Rating

Cauliflower is loaded with nutrients. It is a very good source of vitamin C and manganese. It strengthens the immune system and protects against diseases. So let us try to include cauliflower in our diet. Here is a simple and easy Gobi(Cauliflower) Biryani recipe. Let’s follow this recipe.

Ingredients

1 cupBasmati rice
1-1/2 cupsWater
1 tablespoonGhee
1Onion, finely sliced
1/4 teaspoonCumin seeds
1/4 teaspoonFennel seeds (Saunf)
2Cardamom pods, coarsely crushed
2cloves
1 inchCinnamon Stick
a pinchof Salt

Ingredients for marination

2 tbspRed chili powder
2 tbspTurmeric powder (Haldi)
a pinchSalt

Ingredients for cauliflower masala

1Cauliflower (gobi), separated into florets
3Onions, finely sliced
2Tomatoes, finely sliced
1/2 teaspoonsGinger, chopped
1/2 teaspoonGarlic, chopped
4Green Chilies, coarsely crushed
1/2 teaspoonGaram masala powder
1/2 teaspoonCumin powder
1/2 cupMint Leaves (Pudina), finely chopped
1/2 cupCoriander leaves (Dhania), finely chopped
Saltto taste

Ingredients for garnish

10Cashew nuts
10Raisins
1Onion, finely sliced

Directions

Heat ghee/oil in a wok/kadhai and roast the cashew nuts and raisins until the cashews are lightly brown in color and keep it aside.
Saute the sliced onions until the onions are lightly caramelized and keep this aside.
Soak rice in water for half an hour and drain it and keep it aside.
In a pan saute cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon for a few seconds.
Add finely sliced onions and saute till it turns soft and transparent.
Add rice and saute till glossy and add 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt into it and cover with lid.
Cook on a low flame or until all the water is absorbed and at this stage turn the heat off. heat.
Keep the lid closed for half an hour and separate the rice with a fork without pressing it much.

The next step is to prepare Gobi Biryani with Cauliflower Masala

Marinate the cauliflower with the ingredients listed under "For Marination" and keep it aside for 10 minutes and shallow fry the marinated cauliflower slices in till crisp.
Heat oil/ghee in a wok/kadhai and add finely sliced onion to it and saute till it becomes golden brown.
Add crushed green chilies and chopped ginger and garlic and saute for a few minutes till raw smell goes away.
Add garam masala and cumin (jeera) powder and saute for a few seconds.
Add sliced tomatoes along with salt and saute until tomato turn soft.
Once the oil separates, add the crispy fried cauliflower slices and mix it well.
Add coriander and mint leaves and toss well.
Finally, add the cooked basmati rice on top and cover the pan and cook on a low flame for 4 min.
Garnish the Gobi Biryani with fried onions, cashew, and raisins.
Serve Gobi Biryani along with raita for a simple and delicious lunch or dinner.