Noodles Biriyani

Cooks in: 20 Minutes Serves: 2 People

Biriyani is an emotion in India! The Mughals mixed the rice and meat/vegetables with Indian spices. It is generally prepared by layering the ingredients and sealing the pot and cooked on slow fire. Try this completely new version of noodles as biriyani!

Ingredients:

  • 1 Packet/2 Cups of Multi Millet Noodles
  • 1/2 Cup Thinly Sliced Onions
  • 1/2 Cup Curd
  • 1/2 Cup Chopped Mushrooms/Tomatoes
  • 1/4 Cup each of (Beans, Carrots, Peas, Baby Corn, Cauliflower, Capsicum )
  • 1/4 Cup each of (Finely Chopped Mint Leaves and Coriander Leaves)
  • 2 + 1 Tbsp Oil
  • 1 Tsp each of ( Ginger Garlic Paste, Chilli Powder, Salt and Garam Masala)
  • 3/4 Cup Water

Directions:

  1. In a wide bowl, add curd and mix all the veggies, mint leaves and spices. Mix well and marinade for 40 minutes.
  2. In a pan add 2 tbsp oil and sauté the onions till they are nicely browned. Keep aside.
  3. Take a small cooker add water, 1 tbsp oil and the chopped mushrooms. Add half of the marinated veggies. Above that add the noodles followed by the remaining veggies.
  4. Spread the curd veggie mix in such a way that it covers the noodles completely. Finally spread the coriander leaves. On top add the caramelised onions.
  5. Close and cook for 2 whistles. Switch off and let pressure settle down. Open and transfer it to a bigger bowl.Mix gently and serve hot along with raita.

Note:

  • 1/4 Cup finely chopped onions can be added along with mushrooms. It will enhance the taste.
  • Any millet noodles can be used for this recipe.
  • Break the noodles before measuring.
  • 200g Packet will yield 2 cups.