Nutri Nuggets/ Soya Chunks Biryani



Ingredients (Serves 2)

3/4 cup rice
1/2 cup nutri Nuggets/ Soya Chunks
1/2 to 3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup peas, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup onion, sliced
10 -12 curry leaves
1 tomato
2.5 tbsp yogurt
2 green chilies
1 inch ginger
2-3 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp kitchen King Masala
2 cups water
salt to taste

Method

1. Soak the rice in water, for at least 1/2 hour. If using Basmati 10 mins will do.
   
2. Soak the Nutri Nuggets / Soya Chunks in milk for 1/2 hour. (Milk should just cover the nuggets)
   
3. Puree the tomatoes, green chilies, ginger and garlic together. Keep aside.
   
4. Heat 2 tsp oil in a thick pan. Add the sliced onions and cook till they are brown and caramelized.
   
5. Add the curry leaves.
   
6. Add all the dry masalas like coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric, kitchen king masala. Cook for a minute.
   
7. Add the pureed tomato. Cook till the oil separates.
   
8. Beat the yogurt well and add it to the pan. Cook will oil separates
   
9. Add the peas and Nutri Nuggets / Soya chunk along with the milk to the pan.
   
10. Cook for 2 minutes.
    
11. Transfer to a pressure cooker.
    
12. Add the 2 cups of water and salt. Bring the water to a boil.
    
13. Drain the rice and add it to the pressure cooker.
    
14. Close the cooker. After 2 whistles remove from heat.
    
15. Allow to cool.
    
16. Serve with Raita of choice.