Cauliflower Sprouted Peas Biryani

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups blanched cauliflower florets [See notes]

1 – 1.5 cups cooked sprouted peas

4 tbsps oil

A few whole spices of your choice

1 tbsp cumin seeds / jeera

1 cup chopped onions

1 – 1.5 cups tomato puree

3 tbsps curd

2 tsps red chilli powder

1 tbsp garam masala powder

3 tbsps chopped coriander

2 cups cooked rice

Salt to taste

Method

1. Spread out cooked rice in a wide plate and allow to cool.
2. In a frying pan, heat oil.
3. Add the whole spices and jeera and allow to fry for a while.
4. Now add the onions and saute till they turn translucent.
   
5. Pour the tomato puree and stir well.
   
   
   
6. Add the red chilli powder and garam masala powder and cook till the raw smell goes or till the oil leaves sides.
   
7. To this, add sprouted peas and cauliflower florets and give a nice stir.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
8. Next, add the salt and coriander and stir well.
   
9. Reduce the flame and add the curd. Allow to cook only for 1 minute in low flame.
   
10. Transfer the cooled rice to this mixture. Continue keeping the flame low.
    
11. Stir well and cook by covering the pan with a lid.
12. Turn off the gas after 5 minutes.
    
    
    
    Mouth watering cauliflower sprouted peas biryani is ready to serve.
    
    
      
    Notes 
    1. Clean the florets very well. Cauliflower usually has a lot of germs.
    2. Boil sufficient water. Add some salt and turmeric. Transfer the florets into this water. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes. Turn off the gas and cover the vessel with a lid. Let the cauliflower florets rest in the hot water. They will become tender.
    3. Remember to turn the flame to low before adding the curd.
    4. Continue the cooking in low flame only once the curd has been added.