Soya chunks Biryani | step wise pictures

Soya chunks are prepared from soy beans. It is a great meat substitute for vegetarians. Soya chunks are rich in amino proteins, iron and calcium. Soya chunks Biryani is an easy quick healthy and spicy rice recipe from South India. Fresh spice masala is ground and added to the biryani. No Biryani powder is needed for this biryani. Soya chunks biryani makes an excellent Lunch box recipe. Serve it with mint coriander raita. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Soya chunks Biryani.



Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Yields: 3 servings

Ingredients:
Table 1: To Grind

Tomato chopped	1/2 Cup
Fennel seeds | Sombu	1 tsp
Ginger chopped	1 tsp
Garlic chopped	1 tsp
Green chilly chopped	1
Anistar	1
Cloves | Krambu	2
Cardamom | Yellakai	1
Cinnamon stick | Pattai	1 inch

Table 2:

Oil	1 tbsp
Onions chopped	1/2 Cup
Soya chunks	20
Basmati rice	1 Cup
Thin Coconut milk	1 Cup
Turmeric powder	1/4 tsp
Coriander powder	1 tsp
Chilli powder	1.5 tsp
Coriander Leaves	For Garnishing

Instructions:

• Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 mins or as per instruction given in rice bag. Soak soya chunks in hot boiling water for 10 mins and close with a lid. After 10 mins, wash in cold water for 2-3 times. Strain and squeeze the extra water from soya chunks. Cut soya chunks into 2 pieces.

• Grind tomato, fennel seeds, ginger, garlic, green chilly and garam masala items into smooth paste by adding enough water in blender.

• Heat Oil in a pressure cooker. Add onions and fry till they turn translucent. Add ground mixture and fry till raw smell goes off.

• Add soya chunks and fry for a min. Add basmati rice and mix well.

• Add thin coconut milk, 1 cup of water, turmeric powder, coriander powder and chilli powder. Add coriander leaves. Pressure cook for 3 whistles.

Soya chunks Biryani | step wise pictures

Tips:
Adjust green chillies and chilli powder to your taste.