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Shahi Biryani is a Mughlai dish which is famous in the Northern parts of India. Shahi dishes are called so because of the richness in the quality of the ingredients used. Shahi items have paneer or nuts, spices or desi ghee which impart the aromatic flavour typical to them. This recipe has been shared by Raksha.

Ingredients used:

Basmati Rice: Water- 1:1.5

1/2 tsp saunf(fennel seeds)

3-4 cloves

1 cardamom(elaichi)

1 cinnamon stick( dalchini)

2 bay leaves( Tej paththa)

1 star aniseed

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chilly powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

2 onions

5-6 garlic cloves

1 inch ginger

1 tomato( finely cut)

How to prepare:

 Wash and soak basmati in water in the  ratio 1:1.5, for about 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, fry  saunf, bay leaves, 3-4 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick,1 whole cardamom, 1 star aniseed, chopped onions, finely cut garlic and grated ginger. Fry some cashews. Add one handful each of chopped veggies like beans, carrot, peas, cauliflower(big thick florets so that it doesn't get completely mashed when you cook in a cooker). Add turmeric powder, red chilly powder and garam masala powder. Then, mix half a cup curd and boil for a min or two. Now, add the rice, water and salt. Add paneer cubes. Cook in a pressure cooker for one or two whistles. Garnish with coriander leaves and grated paneer. Serve hot with raita.