Qaabooli is like a Hyderabadi biryani where layers of dal and rice are set one after the other and then allowed to cook till done. Here is a mouth watering recipe of qaabooli.
Ingredients:
Rice 1 kg
Bengal Gram Split (chana Dal) 250 gms
Salt to taste
Green Cardamoms 6 no
Cinnamon 2 inches stick
Cloves 8 nos
How to make qaabooli:
Wash and soak the rice for half hour. Then boil with salt and half the whole garam masala till almost done.
Wash and soak the chana dal for half an hour. Boil with salt, a little turmeric powder till just cooked (al dente).
Heat oil, add the remaining cinnamon, green cardamom, cloves and saute.
Add shahi jeera and when they crackle add ginger and garlic pastes and saute.
Add chopped green chillies and a little browned onions.
Add the cooked dal, garam masala powder, finely chopped coriander leaves and stir to mix well.
Add turmeric powder, stir and take it off heat. Add yogurt and mix well.
Transfer half of the dal mixture into another pan.
Spread half the rice over the dal mix, spread browned onions, garam masala powder, chopped mint leaves, lemon juice, saffron dissolved in water or milk.
Spread the remaining dal over this followed by rice, browned onions, garam masala powder, chopped mint leaves, lemon juice and saffron.
Cover with a tight fitting lid. After 2-3 minutes lower the heat and let it cook till done.
–Agencies