Bombay Biryani | Mumbai Biryani

Ingredients (45)

• For the rice:
• 1.5 cups basmati rice
• 4 to 5 whole black pepper
• 1 star anise
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 2 cloves
• 2 green cardamoms
• 1 black cardamom
• 1 large tej patta
• 2 single strands of mace
• 5 cups water
• 3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt
• For birista:
• 250 grams onions
• 7 tablespoon oil
• For vegetable gravy:
• 1 teaspoon shahjeera
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 4 green cardamoms
• 4 cloves
• 2 single strands of mace
• 2 all spice
• 1 large tej patta
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 1 green chili
• 250 grams tomatoes
• 300 grams potatoes
• 2 to 3 medium or small to medium carrots
• 1/3 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
• 4 to 5 prunes
• 1/2 cup Curd
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• For layering bombay biryani:
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon Ghee
• 1 to 2 teaspoon kewra water
• a few drops of natural orange
• 1/2 cup birista or fried onions