Kongunadu Special Pattani Biryani Recipe (Green Peas Biryani From Kongunadu)

Step 1: To begin making the Kongunadu Special Pattani Biryani Recipe, wash rice and soak in water for 30 minutes

Step 2: Drain and set it aside

Step 3: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat

Step 4: Add chopped mint leaves, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and fennel seeds

Step 5: Saute for a minute

Step 6: Add Shallots (sambar onions) and fry for about 5 minutes till golden

Step 7: Add the ginger, garlic and green chillies

Step 8: Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring continuously until you can smell a good aroma

Step 9: Add in the tomatoes, turmeric and saute until the tomato softens

Step 10: Finally add in the green peas, the washed rice and 4 cups of water

Step 11: Add salt to taste

Step 12: Bring the Pattani Biryani to a brisk boil

Step 13: Once the rice comes to a brisk boil, turn the heat to low, cover the pan and cook the Pattani Biryani until all the water is absorbed and rice is tender and fluffy

Step 14: Once done, turn off the heat and allow the Kongunadu Special Pattani Biryani to rest in the pan for 5 minutes and then open to stir in lime juice and coriander leaves

Step 15: Serve the Kongunadu Special Pattani Biryani along with a Thakkali Vengaya Pachadi for lunch or a weeknight dinner