Try this different recipe with Semiya! Prepare a quick, delicious semiya biryani that is good for breakfast or lunch or even dinner. It is simple to prepare and does not need much of your time. Check out the recipe.

Preparation time: 10 mts
Cooking time: 25 mts
Serves: 2

Ingredients:

Semiya   -1.5 cups

Water - 2 1/4 cups

Oil/ghee - 2 tbsp

Bay leaf - 1(small)

Star flower- 1 (small)

Cumin seeds -1/2 tsp

Cinnamon stick - 1 inch

Cloves - 3 to 4

Green cardamoms - 2

Salt - Required

Turmeric - 1 tsp

Onions - 1 medium( thinly chopped)

Green chilies - 5 (sliced)

Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp

Curry leaves - 10

 Mixed veggies (carrots, gobhi, peas, beans) - 1 cup

 Mint leaves - 10

 Coriander leaves - I/2 bunch

 Biryani masala powder - 1/4 tsp

Procedure:

- Roast  semiya for 2 minutes in a Tawa pan and keep aside.

- Heat a pan with oil or ghee and after few minutes, add all dry spices.

- Add curry leaves, mint leaves and onions and saute them for few minutes.

- Now add ginger garlic paste and saute until its raw flavor disappears.

- Add all the veggies, turmeric and cook for 5 minutes,  placing the lid on the pan.

- Remove the lid, saute the vegetables, add little water and salt.

- Once the water gets boiled rapidly, add Semiya and stir gently.

- Add biryani masala powder and stir. Then, cook until the water gets absorbed.

- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Also read: Mamidikaya Pulihora Recipe

Divya