Kathal Shahi Biryani- A Biryani made with Fried Raw Jackfruit n Spices !

Kathal Shahi Biryani- A Biryani made with Fried Raw Jackfruit n Spices !

• Basmathi Rice- 1 cup 
• Water- 1 1/2 to 2 cups .
• Raw jackfruit pieces- 1 cup 
• Ghee -2 tsp 
• Oil- 1 tsp 
• Cloves- 3 
• Cinnamon - 1  inch piece 
• Green whole cardamom -2 
• Bay leaf -1 
•  Onion - 1 
• Green chillies-2 
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp 
• Red chilly powder-1/2 tsp 
• Turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp 
• Everest Shahi Biryani masala -2 tsp 
• Curd - 4 tsp 
• Mint Leaves - 1 fist 
• Coriander leaves- 1/2 fist 
• Salt to taste 

To Marinate Jackfruit pieces N then deep fry 

• Red chilly powder- 1 tsp 
• Ginger Garlic paste- 1 tsp 
• Garam masala Powder- 1/2 tsp 
• Curd - 1 tsp 
• Corn flour- 2 tsp 
• Oil as needed 
• salt to taste . 

Garnish 
Onion - 1 . slice it thinly n then deep fry ... remove on tissue paper to remove excess oil 


Method 
Wash n soak Basmathi rice in water for about 20 mts , drain well ... 

Pressure cook Jackfruit pieces for 1 whistle with very little water .drain well n keep aside .

Marinate the Jackfruit pieces , keep aside for 20 mts n then deep fry .Remove on tissue paper to remove excess oi

In a pressure cooker , add Ghee + oil n then add Cloves, Green whole cardamom, Cinnamon , bay leaf n allow it to sweat . Then add sliced onions n fry till pinkish red . Add slit green chilles n fry for while , add all the powders along with curd n fry for 2 minutes , add rice n then again fry for about 3 to 5 mts . Add fried jackfruit pieces ,water , salt, mint leaves and coriander leaves ... mix well n then pressure cook for 2 whistle . Remove it . spread on a plate n garnish with fried onions . 

Serve hot with Raitha/ north Indian gravy