1 cupQuinoa (For the Quinoa)
2 cupsWater
½ teaspoonSalt
1 largeOnion (thinly sliced) For the Vegetables
½ cupCarrot, diced
½ cupGreen beans, chopped
¼ cupGreen peas
½ cupCauliflower florets
½ cupBell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoonsOil
1 tablespoonGhee (For the Biryani Masala Base)
1Bay leaf
3Cloves
2Green cardamom
1 small pieceCinnamon stick
½ teaspoonCumin seeds
1 tablespoonGinger-garlic paste
1 largeTomato, finely chopped
3 tablespoonsThick curd (yoghurt)
2 teaspoonsBiryani masala
½ teaspoonRed chilli powder
¼ teaspoonTurmeric powder
¼ teaspoonGaram masala
to tasteSalt
2 tablespoonsFresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tablespoonFresh mint leaves, chopped
½ teaspoonLemon juice
2 tablespoonsFried onions