Biryani Rice

Ingredients:

3 cup Basmathi rice ~ wash, soak for 30 mins & drain

1/2 cup Evaporate milk

1-knot pandan leaves

1-1/2 cup chopped tomato

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves

2 tbsp ginger garlic paste

3-4 tbsp ghee

Spices

2 bay leaves

1/2 tsp black peppercorn

1 cinnamon stick

2-star anise

3 cardamon

5 cloves

1 tsp fennel powder

1 tsp coriander powder

Directions/Instructions:

1. Heat the ghee in a saucepan on medium. Add the chopped onion, chopped coriander leaves, and ginger-garlic paste. Saute till fragrance.
2. Then add all the spices and continue to saute for about 2 mins.
3. Add the evaporated milk and mix well for another 2 minutes.
4. Then, add the soaked basmati rice and coat it well.
5. Transfer the rice to the cooker and add 4 cups of chicken broth or water. Then, press the button to cook the rice as usual.
6. Once the rice is cooked, add a few drops of saffron liquid or yellow food coloring and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing it.  Serve immediately