Awadhi Style Chickpea Kofta Biryani Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Awadhi Style Chickpea Kofta Biryani Recipe we will first make the flavoured rice

Step 2: To make the flavored riceInto a preheated pressure cooker add a tablespoon of oil, add all the whole spices like the cloves, bayleaves, cinnamon stick, cardamom, mace, and let the aromas come out

Step 3: After the aromas from the spices have released add in the soaked rice with 3 cups water and pressure cook for 2 whistle

Step 4: After 2 whistles reduce the heat and simmer for 5 more minutes

Step 5: After 5 minutes turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally

Step 6: Keep it aside

Step 7: To make the Koftas for the biryaniBoil the chickpeas, in a pressure cook for just 1 whistle, strain the water and add it to a blender with the remaining ingredients like the onions, green chillies, garlic, coriander leaves and salt to taste

Step 8: Blend to make a coarse mixture

Step 9: Check for seasoning if required

Step 10: Heat a paniyaram pan, add oil and then scoop a tablespoon of the chickpea mixture into each cavity and shallow fry till it is brown and on either side

Step 11: Keep flipping the koftas so that it does not get burnt

Step 12: Keep them aside

Step 13: To make the gravyHeat a saucepan with oil, add ginger and garlic, sauté till the garlic turns golden brown

Step 14: Once done add the onion and chilies and saute till the onions are translucent

Step 15: Once the onions turn translucent add the tomato puree and all the spice powders like the red chilli powder, turmeric powder and the garam masala powder

Step 16: Season with salt and cook this mixture for some more time

Step 17: Finally add the curd and coriander leaves and saute for 5 minutes

Step 18: Keep it aside

Step 19: To layer the rice

Step 20: Into a saucepan add some gravy and spread it over, add the koftas and let it soak

Step 21: Then later add the rice, Repeat the process with the leftover gravy and rice

Step 22: Add some milk to the rice preparation and cook in low heat by covering it with a lid for 5 minutes

Step 23: Once done, turn off the heat and wait for 5 minutes before fluffing up the Kofta biryani

Step 24: Transfer the Awadhi Style Chickpea Kofta Biryani into a serving dish and serve hot

Step 25: Serve the Awadhi Style Chickpea Kofta Biryani Recipe along with  Mirchi Ka Salan and Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita for a comforting Sunday Lunch