3 In 1 Biryani ~ Spicy Treats Turns One !!!

          I am Happy to share with you all that My Very lil' space had completed one year of successful blogging. Feeling so proud and excited :) But not feeling well by both physically and mentally to celebrate this great occasion. Yet want to share with you all and also my Heart felt Thanks to everyone for your constant support and encouragement. so far i managed to share 340 posts and got so many friends/fellow bloggers.
Its really so amazing that i was blogging for the past 365 days, my very first post was Vazhaipoo Vadai, i started blogging with full passion , my curiosity was to share my known recipes to all. In the beginning i never bothered about my pictures, only 2 pictures- one far view n close up view that's it.. Dunno anything more than that. Later after getting more friends and walking through their spaces i learnt myself that pictures also play a very important role to attract,admire n appreciate their recipes. Hope at the end of one year i am good at my pictures :)

       I got many awards from my fellow bloggers,won some giveaways also really those are cherishing moments. Above all i got some handful of good friends who really inspired me through their wonderful comments, constantly supporting me. And i believe some are real criticizers of my space. A very grateful Thanks to You dearies. I should not forgot to thank my H and Kids who really support and tolerate all my inventions :) Yep, i have tried so many recipes for the first time(blog sake) and got successful. They really love all my recipes. My H helped me in many ways for blogging and to mention he got me a DSLR !!
      I didn't make any special recipes for this occasion but i had this Biryani recipe in my draft for long time. Biryani , is almost everyone's fav and its a special menu right?? So thought to share it now.
       I made this Biryani with 3 main ingredients, so i named it as 3 in 1 :) I used Mixed vegs,Mushroom & Soya Chunks. Very simple and easy recipes, i used pressure cooker method . Now to the recipe..

Ingredients

1. Basmati Rice    2 and 1/2 cups (160 ml cups)
2. Mixed vegs -   1 cup ( i used carrot,beans and peas)
3. Mushroom   1- 8 oz Pack (chopped)
4. Soya chunks     1 cup 
5. Onion    1 large sliced equal to 1 cup
6. Tomato    3/4 cup (diced)
7. Green chili    6 no.s (slitted)
8. Mint leaves     1/4 cup
9. Cilantro    1/4 cup (chopped)
10. Chili powder     1 and 1/2 tsp
11. Turmeric powder    1/4 tsp
12. Garam masala powder    1/4 tsp
13. Curd/yogurt    2 tbsp
14. Salt    to taste

To Wet Grind

1. Ginger    3" large piece
2. Garlic    1 full pod
3. Onion   2 tbsp (chopped)
4. Fennel seeds    1/2 tsp

To Temper

1. Oil     2 tbsp
2. Ghee/Butter    2 tbsp
3. Clove    4-5 no.s
4. Cinnamon    2" stick
5. Bay leaf    3 no.s
6. Black Cumin seeds    1/4 tsp
7. Maratti mokku     2 no.s
8. Cardamom     4 no.s
9. Star anise    1 no.

Method

• Wash and soak rice for at least 20-30 minutes before use.
• Grind all the ingredients given in the title"to wet grind" to fine smooth paste and keep aside.(add very little water to grind).
• Boil 3 cups of waiter and add soya chunks and wait for 3-4 minutes, drain completely,cover and keep aside.
• Wash and chop vegetables and mushrooms and keep ready.

• Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker, add the tempering ingredients wait till it sizzle and
• then add ground giner-garlic paste n turmeric powder and saute till raw smell leaves.

• After that add green chili,(3/4 of the 1/4 cup) mint leaves and fry for a minute followed by onions and saute till it turns translucent.

• Now add tomatoes and saute till it turns soft n mushy.
• And add mixed vegetables and stir fry for 1-2 minutes.

• Then add mushrooms and saute for a minute,followed by soya chunks and combine everything well.

• After that add chili,garam masala powder, thick curd and saute for 1-2 minutes.

• Then add enough water(to cook rice) and remaining mint leaves , cilantro and enough salt ,mix well and bring it to boil.

• Once it starts boiling add washed,soaked and drained basmati rice and cook till rice done or allow it pressure cook for 1 whistle or follow Dum /slow cooking method.
• That's it...Tasty and Delicious 3 in 1 Biryani is ready to serve, Enjoy with raitha.