Ingredients

• 1.5 cups - basmati rice, soaked in water for 2 hours, drained
• 8 cloves, pounded
• 4 pieces cinnamon, pounded
• 4 cardamoms, pounded
• 1/2 cup - milk
• 1/2 tsp - saffron
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 100 gms - cauliflower, chopped
• 100 gms - peas
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup ghee
• Salt to taste

How to Make Kesariya biryani

• Heat ghee in a pressure cooker.
• Add pounded spices. Brown.
• Add cumin seeds.
• Add all vegetables. Stir fry.
• Add rice and saffron mixed with milk. Add chilli powder and 4 cups - hot water.
• Cook under pressure for 7 mins.
• The rice should be fluffy and vegetables cooked. Serve with dal.