Jackfruit Biriyani
1/2 of an unripe jackfruit (idhiyan chakka)
1 tsp black cumin seeds
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp coconut oil
A few chopped mint leaves
1 cup yogurt
1/2 tsp salt
Biryani masala (homemade):
4 cardamom pods
5 cloves
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
2 pieces of cinnamon stick
4 dried bay leaves
1 mace
For the Biryani
Coconut oil or ghee
Sliced onions
Salt (to taste)
1 biryani leaf (cut)
1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger
300g long-grain Basmati rice (80% cooked)
Rose water
Mint leaves and coriander leaves (for garnish)
Preparation
Cut the jackfruit and remove the sticky sap by wiping both sides thoroughly.Apply some coconut oil to your hands and the knife.
Cut the jackfruit into medium-sized pieces.In a bowl, combine the jackfruit pieces with black cumin seeds, chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, coconut oil, chopped mint leaves, yogurt, salt, and the homemade biryani masala.Mix everything well with your hands and set aside for 20 minutes.To make the biryani masala, lightly heat cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, dried bay leaves, and mace, then grind them into a powder.In a heavy-bottomed pot, add coconut oil (or ghee).
Add the sliced onions and some salt, and sauté until golden brown and crispy. Add the cut biryani leaf and finely chopped ginger to the pot and sauté until fragrant.Add the marinated jackfruit and sauté for a while. Add some water and let the jackfruit cook until it’s about 80% done. You can also use the water in which the rice was cooked.While the jackfruit is cooking, soak the Basmati rice in water for at least 30 minutes.Cook the Basmati rice with a little salt and two bay leaves until it is 80% cooked. Layer the cooked rice over the semi-cooked jackfruit in the pot.Sprinkle some rose water, chopped mint leaves, and coriander leaves on top of the rice.Cover the pot tightly with a lid and cook on high heat for one minute, then reduce the heat to low and cook for another five minutes. Turn off the heat and let the biryani rest for 20 minutes without opening the lid.After 20 minutes, open the lid and gently mix everything together.
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