Layered Rajma Biryani

Ingredients:
Rajma - 1 cup (soaked & boiled)
Onion - 2 (medium-sliced thinly)
Garlic - 1 ½ tsp. (grated)
Ginger - 1 ½ tsp. (grated)
Green chili - 2 (slit half)
Red chili - 1 tsp.
Tomatoes - 2 (chopped)
Curd - 5 tbsp.
Biryani masala - 1 ½ tsp.
Basmati rice - 1 ½ cup
Oil
Salt
Brown onions
Chopped coriander leaves

Method:
1. Cook the rice separately.
2. Heat the oil in a pan and add the sliced onions. Fry till they change to a golden color.
3. Fry the garlic, green chilies & ginger.
4. Add the tomatoes and sauté till they become mushy.
5. Add the red chilies and mix.
6. Add the boiled rajma (without water) and let it blend well with the masalas.
7. Add 1 tbsp curd and biryani masala and mix (in low-heat).
8. Now in a deep bowl, first arrange the cooked rice.
9. Spread the curd on the top of the rice.
10. Then spread the rajma masala. And sprinkle coriander leaves & brown onions.
11. Continue the spreading with rice, curd, rajma masala, brown onions & coriander leaves.
12. Serve immediately with your favorite side dish and enjoy!

Sent off to Divya's 'JFI-Rajma' event. JFI series is originally started by Indira of Mahanandi.

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