Blue Tribe Vegan Chick'n Tikka Biryani Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup of Blue Tribe Chick'n Tikka Cubes
1 and a half cups of basmati rice
4 cups water
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1-inch piece of ginger, minced
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 green cardamom pods
2 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads (soaked in 2 tablespoons of warm water - optional)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions

Step 1 : Cook Blue Tribe Chick'n Tikka Cubes:

Step 2 : Heat a pan with oil over medium heat.
Add Blue Tribe Chick'n Tikka Cubes and cook for a few minutes until they are heated through. Set aside.

To Prepare Biryani Rice:
Step 3 : Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain the rice and set aside.

Prepare Aromatic Base:
Step 4 : Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat in a large pot.
Step 5 : Add cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute until aromatic.
Step 6 : Add thinly sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

Add Aromatics:
Step 7: Stir in minced garlic and ginger. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Add Tomatoes and Peas:
Step 8: Add chopped tomatoes and peas, cook until soft, and the oil separates.

Add Rice and Water:
Step 9 : Add drained rice and mix well. Pour in 4 cups of water and salt to taste.

Simmer the Rice:
Step 10 : Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.

Infuse Saffron Aroma:
Step 11 : Mix cooked rice with saffron water for extra aroma.

Layer Ingredients:
Step 12 : Layer Blue Tribe Chick'n Tikka Cubes, peas, saffron water (optional), chopped cilantro, and mint leaves on top of the rice.

Final Simmer:
Step 13 : Cover the pot and let it simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Serve:

Your Blue Tribe Vegan Chick'n Tikka Biryani is ready to be served! Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving. Enjoy this flavorful and aromatic Vegan Chick'n Tikka Biryani, courtesy of Blue Tribe! 🌱�

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