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Let's start with the rice, 

basmathi of course, 

wash it thrice and soak it

Now grind mint and coriander leaves

Temper in ghee, bay leaves, cloves, 

cinnamon sticks, the flower thing and cardamon

Hear it sizzle

Now add the ground leaves 

Watch the mix turn mint green

Spoon in ginger garlic paste 

Add coriander powder, garam masala, tumeric powder & asafoetida a pinch

Give it a twirl, let the aroma rise

Now for florets of cauliflower

green pepper half moons 

chopped beans and carrots

cubed potatoes and cottage cheese 

Mix it, mix it, soak in the colours 

white, green, orange, yellow

Now add pink rock salt from mountains high 

So good you long to taste it 

but not yet 

Add coconut milk for rich creaminess

Drizzle rose water 

Float a few saffron threads 

for a touch of class

Now let it simmer 

When its done, open the lid

The whiff fills the kitchen

the house 

the neighbourhood 

Garnish with ghee roasted cashew,

loosley torn cilantro

Serve with raita: 

yogurt with cucumber, onion,

pomergranate, tempered with 

mustard, urud dhal, curry leaves and dried chillies in gingelly oil

Don't forget the crispy pappadam

And you have a meal! 

Presenting my MIL's Biryani 

with love 

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add the soaked rice and give it a twirl

now add coconut milk 

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