How To Make Pumpkin Biryani
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of basmati rice
- 1 small pumpkin, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups of water
- 2 tbsp oil
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Wash the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Heat oil in a large pot or pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
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Add onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn golden brown.
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Add diced pumpkin, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well to coat the pumpkin with spices.
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Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and bring it to a boil.
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Add soaked rice and stir gently. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the rice and pumpkin are cooked.
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Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 480mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 59g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 6g
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