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kuska rice biryani


Kuska biryani or simple called as plain biryani without any vegetable or any type of meat. This is one of the most popular recipe in South Indian cuisine, especially who do not eat meat. 

I usually makes this biryani for my husband, because he is vegetarian. This is one of the best and tasty biryani in my collection of biryani recipes, basmati rice are cooked  in the coconut milk which makes it even more flavorful and tastier. I hope everyone enjoys this recipe.

kuska rice biryani

Kuska rice can be prepared under 45 minutes in dum cook method. If you choose pressure cooker method, cook this biryani in 30 minutes. This recipe is perfect for lunch boxes and its a great choice for fussy kids who don't eat veggies and meats. Kuska biryani goes well with raita or empty salna. Its one of the traditional recipe, which is perfect for special occasions, festivals, pot lucks or any get-together.

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Plain kuska rice is tasty and flavorful recipe that everyone should try. Follow my step by step photo recipe to prepare Plain Kuska Biryani. If you like this recipe, share it, tweet it and pin it. Please do try and post your comments.

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kuska rice biryani


RECIPE FOR PLAIN KUSKA BIRYANI

Coarse       : Lunch

Cuisine      : South Indian 

Author       : Jayashree Karthik

Prep Time  : 10 min

Cook Time : 30 min

Total Time  : 40 min

kuska rice biryani

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cup basmati rice
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 5 cloves
  • 3 cinnamon stick
  • 5 cardamom
  • 3 bay leaf
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 kapok buds (marathi moggu)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup coriander leaves
  • 2 large onion - thinly sliced
  • 6 green chilli - slitted
  • 1.5 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 large tomato -  chopped
  • 1/2 cup curd or yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp ghee - for garnish
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves -  for garnish

PROCEDURE

  • soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes
  • heat ghee and oil in a biryani pot
  • temper with cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, bay leaf, star anise, kapok buds, cumin seeds and fennel seeds
  • saute for few seconds
  • add mint and coriander leaves
  • saute well until it turns slight crispy
  • add thinly sliced onion and slitted green chilli
  • saute well until transparent
  • add ginger garlic paste
  • saute well until the raw smell of spices goes
  • add chopped tomato
  • saute well until it turns mushy
  • add curd, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder
  • mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the oil starts to separate from the masala
  • once the oil and ghee starts to separate from the masala, add 2 cup coconut milk and 2 cup water
  • add salt as needed
  • mix well
  • bring the mixture to rolling boil
  • add soaked basmati rice
  • mix well
  • boil the rice over high flame for 5 minutes (the rice will drink most of the liquid and now the rice cooked almost to 70%)
  • now bring the flame to low, cover the biryani pot with aluminum foil and then cover with lid
  • dum cook for 15 minutes
  • switch off the flame and then rest the biryani pot for another 15 minutes
  • open the biryani pot, garnish with a tbsp of ghee and chopped coriander leaves
  • serve with raitha or empty salna
  • taste was absolutely delicious 
NOTES
  • adjust spice level according to your taste
  • use fresh coconut milk for delicious taste
  • for 2 cup basmati rice we need 4 cups liquid


    kuska rice biryani

    Kuska Biryani With Step By Step Photo Recipe


    soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes


    heat oil and ghee in a biryani pot


    temper with cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, bay leaf, star anise, marathi moggu, cumin seeds and fennel seeds, 
    saute for few seconds


    add mint and coriander leaves


    saute for few minutes until it turns crispy


    add thinly sliced onion and green chilli


    saute well until it turns transparent


    add ginger garlic paste


    saute well until the raw smell goes


    add chopped tomato


    saute well until it turns mushy


    add curd, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder


    saute and cook well until the oil starts to separate from the masala


    add coconut milk and water


    mix well


    bring the mixture to rolling boil


    once the water starts to boil add soaked basmati rice


    mix well and boil the rice over high flame for 5 minutes (the rice will cook almost to 70%)


    bring the flame to low, cover with aluminium foil, and then cover with lid, dum cook for 15 minutes, switch off the flame and rest the pot for another 15 minutes


    kuska biryani is ready to serve with raitha or empty salna

    kuska rice biryani

    Kuska Biryani

    kuska rice biryani



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