How to Make Biriyani Rice Recipe

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Way 1: soaking and boiling method

1. firstly, in a large bowl take 1 cup basmati rice and rinse well.
2. soak in enough water for 20 minutes.
3. in a large vessel take enough water and add 1 tsp pepper, 1 star anise and ½ inch cinnamon.
4. also add 1 pod black cardamom, 4 pod cardamom, ½ tsp clove and 3 bay leaf.
5. now add 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp ghee.
6. boil for 2 minutes or until the water is infused with flavours.
7. add in soaked basmati rice and give a good mix.
8. boil for 2 minutes or until it is 90% cooked.
9. drain off the basmati rice and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
10. finally, basmati rice is ready.

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Way 2: roasting & boiling

1. in a large kadai take 1 tsp ghee and add 2 bay leaf, 1 tsp pepper, 1 star anise and 5 pods cardamom.
2. also add ½ tsp clove, ½ inch cinnamon and 1 pod black cardamom.
3. saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
4. add in rinsed basmati rice and saute on low flame for 2 minutes.
5. further add water, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp lemon juice. mix well.
6. boil for 2 minutes or until it is 90% cooked.
7. drain off the basmati rice and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
8. finally, basmati rice is ready to prepare biryani, pulao or fried rice.

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Notes

• firstly, make sure not to break rice grains while stirring.
• also, adding lemon juice helps to get bright white coloured rice.
• additionally, adding spices helps to give a good flavour to the rice.
• finally, make sure to select good quality basmati rice to get long grains.