Tofu Biryani

A serving of warm and delicious Tofu Biryani is all you need to lighten your mood. Serve it fresh from an insulated hot case, and celebrate every home cooked meal for what it is, healthy, balanced and best!

Health Benefits

Basmati rice is one of the two base ingredients that fall into tofu biryani. Basmati rice is jam-packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, and various other essential nutrients. Regular intake of basmati rice are less vulnerable to heart diseases and high cholesterol. The fiber content of basmati rice also helps overcome constipation and thereby, prevent hemorrhoids. When it comes to tofu, it is no less than basmati rice in benefiting the human body. This soy-based product is known to control the pressure of blood in the body and keep it under control. It is good for bones and for those who look forward to keeping obesity at bay.

Ingredients

tofu (chopped into small cubes): 100 g

curd: 2 tbsp

tsp red chili powder: 1/2

tsp turmeric powder: ¼

biryani masala: 1 tsp

salt to taste

cup basmati rice: 1.5

onion (sliced): 1

ginger and garlic paste: 1 tbsp

chopped tomato: 1

baby corn: 1/2 cup

biryani masala: 1 tbsp

green chilli: 2

Mint leaves: 10-12

Chopped coriander leaves: 1 tbsp

oil/ghee: 2 tbsp

glass water: 1.5

salt to taste

How To Make Tofu Biryani

1. Wash rice and soak it in clean water. After 30 minute, drain and set aside.
2. In a bowl,combine the ingredients to prepare the marinade. Add tofu cubes and stir well. Use hands, if necessary, to coat the tofu cubes with the mixture. Let sit for 30 minutes.
3. In a pressure cooker, heat oil/ghee until it starts giving out a bit of smoke.
4. Add onion, green chilies, and sliced onion. Sauté till onion turns brown. Now, introduce mint leaves and sauté again for few seconds.
5. Add biryani masala and chopped tomatoes. Sauté for a couple of minutes till tomatoes get soggy.
6. Put chopped baby corn and tofu and sauté well.
7. Add water and let it boil. Add rice and salt and mix well.
8. Add chopped coriander leaves and pressure cook on low flame. Turn off the flame after 1 whistle.
9. Let the pressure subside. Serve toothsome tofu biryani hot!

Trivia

• Biryani comes from the Persian word Biriani which means fried before cooking.
• Basmati in Hindi means ‘queen of fragrance.’
• There are many variations of biryani but they are broadly classified into ‘kacchi biryani’ and ‘pakki biryani.’
• It’s the South Asians, especially the Bengalis, who introduced biryani to the UK.