Tri Color Biryani Rice

This Tri Color Biryani Rice is perfect to celebrate occasions like our Republic Day and Independence Day. 

This is a quick and easy rice with goes well with any gravy.

Measurment - 250 Ml Cup 
Serves 2
Ingredients  
1½ Cups Basmati Rice
5 Cloves
2 Green Cardamoms 
1 Brown Cardamon 
1 Stick Cinnamon
1 Star Anise  
1 Teaspoon Shahi Jeera 
2 Bay Leaves
1 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
¼ Cup Oil
¼ Cup Brown Onions
3 Cups Hot Water
A Pinch Orange Color - mixed in a tablespoon water 
A Pinch Green Color - mixed in a tablespoon water 
¼ Teaspoon Shahi Biryani Essence
¼ Teaspoon Kewra / Screw Pine Water

Method
Wash the rice and soak the rice for at least 15 minutes.   After 15 minutes drain all the water. Keep aside.

In a large pot/kadai, heat oil, add the whole spices, when they start to sizzle add the brown onions, rice, salt and lightly mix it. Add hot water and lightly stir it with a spatula. Bring it to a rolling boil. Cover with a lid and let it cook for 10 - 15 minutesor till  the rice is nearly done and the water nearly evaporates. Add the shahi biryani essence and kewra water, mix it well. 

Now add the color on top it (do not stir the rice), leave it on dum for 5 minutes 

Or till the rice is full done.

  Tri Color Biryani Rice is ready 

Serve garnished with brown onions  

This goes well with any gravy of your choice.

Labels : Veg Rice,  Biryani, Vegan, Gluten Free, Main Course