Vermicelli Biryani ( Semiya Biryani)

Ingredients:

Vermicelli - 1 and 1/2 cups

Water - 3 cups

Carrots - 1/2 cup (diced into small cubes)

Green Peas - 1/2 cup

Tomatoes - 1 cup ( finely diced)

Onions - 1 big (sliced thinly)

Green chillies - 5 ( or as per taste)

Garam Masala - 1 tbsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp

Black pepper powder - 1/2 tsp

Oil - 3 tbsp

Beans - 1/2 cup ( cut into an inch size)

Mint leaves - as per taste ( finely chopped)

Cilantro - for garnish

Lemon Juice . 1 tsp ( or as per taste)

Procedure:

1. In a wok take 1 tbsp of oil and fry the vermicelli till its golden brown. Afterwards transfer that to another file.

2. In the same wok add the rest of oil and add mint leaves, onions, ginger garlic paste and green chillies. Fry till the onion turns golden brown.

3. Add carrots, peas and beans. Cook them till they become just soft.

4. Now add the tomatoes and keep cooking for about another 5 to 10 min.

5. Add the coriander powder, garam masala powder and  black pepper powder , and continue to cook for another 4 or 5 min.

6. Now add the water and let the mixture come to boil. Then add the salt and fried vermicelli and cook till the water is absorbed and the vermicelli is cooked.

7. Add the lemon juice and mix it again. Turn off the stove and garnish with cilantro and serve with Raita.