Anokhi Biryani (A delightful blend of rice and pulses)

Servings: 4

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Instructions

1 Soak the Bengal gram, kidney beans, and red gram together for 1 hour. Soak the
rice and split green gram together in a separate container for 1 hour.
2 Drain the water from both the containers. Add 3/4th cup fresh water to the pot
with Bengal gram and cook on medium heat until tender.
3 Add 1 1/2 cups water to the pot with rice and cook on medium heat until almost
done.
4 For the paste, grind the spices in a food processor with a little water.
5 Heat the oil in a pan; add cinnamon sticks, cloves, bay leaves, and green
cardamom. Saute for 30 seconds. Add garlic, tomatoes, and the ground paste. Cook
for 4 - 5 minutes or till the oil separates.
6 Add the pulses, rice mixture, salt, and water. Cover and cook on low heat till
done.
7 Serve hot garnished with almonds, mint leaves, and onion rings.