Jackfruit (Kathal) Biryani Recipe

A flavoursome biryani recipe with the goodness of kathal (jackfruit) and the aroma of garlic, coriander, turmeric and garam masala.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 cup onion, grated
• 1 tsp garlic-ginger paste
• 1/2 kg kathal (jackfruit (peeled and deep-fried), sliced
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 tsp lemon juice or to taste
• 1 cup rice (boiled to almost done)
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves
• 2 tbsp oil

How to Make Kathal Biryani

• Heat oil and add cumin seeds.
• Saute and add the onions, and garlic-ginger paste.
• Saute till brown Add kathal, stir fry over low heat till done.
• Add coriander powder, garam masala, haldi, salt, chilli powder and green chillies.
• Cook, covered for about 5 minutes and mix in the lemon juice and half the Coriander. The water should be absorbed by now.
• Remove half the vegetables and layer with half the rice.
• Cover with the rest of the vegetable mixture and the rice again.
• Leave over low heat, covered for 10 minutes, and serve garnished with the coriander.

Source: food.ndtv.com

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