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Kuska | Plain Biriyani | Biriyani Rice
Ramya
Plain Biriyani or MT Biriyani recipe!
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
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Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
South Indian
Servings
2
people
MEASUREMENT
1 cup = 250ml, 1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml
Ingredients
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Kuska Main Ingredients -
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1
cup
Basmati Rice
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2
cups
Water
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1
cup
Sliced Onions
2 Medium Sized Onions
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½
cup
Finely Chopped Tomatoes
2 Small Tomatoes
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1
Green Chilli
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2
tablespoon
Oil
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1
Cinnamon Piece
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2
Cloves
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1
Green Cardamom
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1
Small Piece Kalpasi
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1
Dried Bay Leaf
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2
tablespoon
Curd
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1
teaspoon
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
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¼
teaspoon
Turmeric Powder
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¼
cup
Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves
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¼
cup
Finely Chopped Mint Leaves
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Salt as needed
Kuska Masala Paste –
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8-10
Garlic Pods
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2
Ginger Piece
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2
Green Chillies
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½
teaspoon
Fennel Seeds
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2
Cinnamon Piece
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2
Cloves
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2
Green Cardamoms
COOK MODE
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Instructions
Wash and soak the basmati rice in 2 cups of water for 15-20 mins.
Make a paste of all the ingredients under Kuska Masala Paste by adding little water and set aside.
In a heavy bottomed pan, heat oil. Add dried bay leaf, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon. Fry for few seconds.
Add slit green chilli along with chopped onions. Fry until translucent.
Next add the prepared paste and fry for a few minutes until the raw smell goes off.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy.
Next add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt as needed. Fry off for 2-3 mins.
Add thick curd and mix well, cook for a couple of minutes.
Now add finely chopped mint and coriander leaves.
Next pour the water from soaked basmati rice and adjust salt if needed.
As the water begins to boil, add soaked basmati rice – mix well.
Close the pan with a lid and cook on low flame for 12-15 minutes.
Switch off the heat and let it rest for 5-10 mins before opening it. Fluff up the rice.
Serve hot with onion raita.
Keyword
Biryani/Pulao
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