Why soya chunks biryani
Protein-rich soya is less used because of its bland taste, but it makes the dish flavorful if cooked right. A meal maker is a great source of protein for vegetarians. Veg soya chunk biryani is perfect for people who are dieting.
What is special about Dindigul Thalappakatti biryani
Unique biryani masala makes it so flavorful. Instead of using store-bought masala, I would recommend grinding fresh masala powder.
Mini meal maker
Always use a mini-meal maker as it soaks fast and gives the best flavor for the biryani.
Can I skip onion?
No, it gives a nice flavor so I would recommend
Can I skip the curd?
Traditionally curd, tomato, and lemon juice are used. It gives amazing flavor to the rice
Always saute curd on low flame
To avoid curdling always saute in low flame. After adding water boil on a medium flame.
Rice for Soya chunks briyani
I have used seeraga samba rice. You can use any variety of rice according to your choice. Adjust water accordingly.
Should I soak rice?
Yes, soaking helps with fast cooking. I would recommend
can I skip ghee?
yes, you can use just oil. Ghee gives amazing flavor to the biryani so I prefer using it.
Side dish for biryani
Biryani goes well with raita varieties,gutti vankaya kura, kathirikai chops, plain kurma, mirchi salan, and raita
PROTEIN-RICH RICE RECIPES
VARIETY RICE
PRESSURE COOKER RECIPES
CURD BASED RECIPES IN TMF
Ingredients
Soak rice
1/2 cup seeraga samba rice Enough water
Soak soya chunks
3/4 cup soya chunks | meal maker Enough hot water
Biryani masala
1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon fennel seeds Cinnamon Clove Star anise Stone flower Mace Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
Grind masala
6 small onion 3 garlic Ginger Mint leaves Coriander leaves 1/2 green chilli
Temper
1+1/2 tablespoon peanut oil 1 tablespoon ghee 1 clove 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
Biryani
1/2 cup onion Mint leaves 1/2 tomato Requires salt 1/4 cup curd 1/2 teaspoon ghee 1 cup water 2+ 1/2 teaspoon biryani masala adjust according to your spice 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
How to make Soya briyani with step-by-step pictures
First, wash and soak seeraga samba rice for 30 minutes
add soya chunks and hot water to a wide vessel and let it soak for 20 minutes or until soya turns soft
Add the ingredients under “biryani masala” to a mixie jar and grind well
Transfer to a vessel
Add small onion, ginger, garlic, mint leaves, coriander leaves, and green chilli; grind well
Add oil and ghee; heat
turn on the stove to medium flame and heat add fennel seeds and clove and roast
furthermore, add onion; roast well
Add mint leaves and ground mixture; saute the smell goes off
Furthermore add tomato, salt, and biryani masala; saute for a minute
squeeze the soya well and discard the water add and quick mix
Furthermore, add curd; saute till the oil oozes out
Add water, mint leaves, biryani masala; bring to boil
furthermore, add rice; boil
Add lemon juice; cover and cook on medium flame for 5 minutes
Simmer to lowest flame and mix well
Add ghee
Cover with a plate
Place a heavy weight on top
Cook for 3-4 minutes
Carefully open and fluff the rice
