MUSSELS BIRYANI

 
 INGREDIENT:

• Mussels -1 pound
• Rice - 1 cup
• Water -2 cups
• Cumin seeds -1/2tsp
• Bay leaves -2
• Cloves -4
• Cinnamon stick -1inch
• Onion - 1 big chopped
• Tomato -1 medium chopped
• Green chilly - 2 medium slitted
• Garlic paste -1/2tsp
• Ginger paste -1/2tsp
• Red chilly powder -1tsp
• Coriander powder -1/2 tsp
• Tumeric powder -1/4tsp
• Garam masala powder -1/2tsp
• Mint powder/ Fresh mint leaves -1/2tsp
• Cilantro - a handful
• Salt to taste
• Oil -3 tbsp

PREPARATION METHOD:

• Remove the mussels from its  shells , clean it and keep aside.
• Heat the cooker on medium flame and add oil.
• Wash rice and keep it aside.
• When oil heats up, add cumin seeds,cloves,cinnamon stick and bay leaves and fry for a minute.
• Add green chillies, chopped onions and fry till light brown.
• Then add mint powder, chopped tomato and handful of coriander leaves and stir well.
• Now add all dry masala powder ie red chilly powder,tumeric powder,coriander powder and tumeric powder and stir the mixture well.
• Finally add washed rice along with the water.
• Add salt as per the taste.
• Close the lid of the cooker and wait till you hear 2 to 3 whistles.
• Turn off the flame and leave the cooker for sometimes.
• Biryani is ready to serve.
• Mussels Biryani can be served with onion salad
• This recipe can be served for 2 people.