Absolutely Addicitve Kale Moti Biryani - Lunch That'S Complete

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   Soak the black urad dal overnight in plenty of water.

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   The following morning, drain, and replenish with fresh water.

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   Add baking soda and salt.

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   Boil until cooked.

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   Drain.

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   Keep aside.

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   Wash the rice and soak for 15 minutes in water.

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   Drain.

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   Boil rice in 3.

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    5 cups water with salt and garam masala powder.

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    Lower flame, partially cover and cook till almost done.

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    Keep aside.

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    Now start preparing the urad dal mixture.

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    For this, heat butter/ghee in a skillet.

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    Add ginger-garlic paste and stir-fry till the raw smell is gone.

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    Add red chilli and turmeric powders and 3 tbsps.

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    water.

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    Mix well.

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    Cook for 2 minutes.

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    Add the chopped green chilli and chopped tomatoes.

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    Cook on low flame till the gravy becomes thick and the fat leaves the masala.

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    Stir in the urad dal, allowing the gravy to coat the same.

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    Sprinkle chopped corriander leaves, slit green chillies, garam masala powder, quartered tomatoes and fried onions.

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    Lightly toss.

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    Add rice, evenly, over the garnished urad dal mixture.

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    Place a moist cloth on top.

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    Cover with a tight fitting lid and seal the lid with atta dough.

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    Put the sealed skillet on'dum' on low flame on your gas stove for 15-20 minutes, so as to let all the flavours blend beautifully with the rice, and the rice be cooked thoroughly well.

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    Break the seal once the time is up, remove the cloth and transfer the rice to a serving dish.

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    Serve hot with raita or a dollop of yogurt on top and/or a curry of your choice.

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    DO NOT BLAME ME IF YOU GET ADDICTED TO THIS.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.