Masoor and Beans Biryani
by Hem Lata

Ingredients

For Rice:

• 2.5 teaspoon Basmati Rice 2 teaspoon Fennel Seeds

• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds

• 2 teaspoon Salt 5 to 6 Whole Red Chili

• 1 Cinnamon 2 Black Cardamom

• 4 piece of Green Cardamom Half Mace

• 6 Cloves 1 piece of Star anise

• 1 teaspoon Ghee

For Masoor

• 2 Cup Sabut Masoor Dal 2 Cup Beans cut into lengthwise

• Salt to taste 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder

• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds 2 Cloves

• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder 1 Cup Tomato Puree

• 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste 2 tablespoon Onion Paste

• 2 teaspoon Desi Ghee

For Layering

• 2 large Sliced Onion

For Toasting

• 2 tablespoon Butter 1 teaspoon Green Cardamom Powder

Cooking Steps