Raw Jackfruit Biryani Recipe - Kathal Biryani

Step 1: To begin making Raw Jackfruit Biryani, let us first thoroughly wash and soak the rice

Step 2: For the JackfruitNext cut the raw jackfruit

Step 3: In order to do that we have to first grease our hands and the knife that is going to be used with oil

Step 4: This important tip ensures that the hands don't get sticky from the natural fruit latex/sap present in the fruit, does not get onto your hands and makes the cutting process hassle-free

Step 5: Keep a bowl of water mixed with some salt, ready to put the cut raw jackfruit pieces to avoid discolouration of the fruit

Step 6: Now that your hands and knife are well greased, cut the the jackfruit in half, discard the skin and start making 1 inch pieces and then soak them in the salted water

Step 7: To start cooking the Raw Jackfruit, place the cut pieces of raw jackfruit in a pressure cooker with 1/4 cup of water and pressure cook for 6 whistles, reduce the heat and continue to cook for 10 minutes

Step 8: Turn off the flame

Step 9: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 10: Drain the raw jackfruit pieces and set aside

Step 11: Once the jackfruit has cooled down, let us marinate it

Step 12: In a mixing bowl, combine the boiled raw jackfruit pieces, yogurt, ginger garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, lemon juice and salt

Step 13: Meanwhile, in a pan heat oil on medium heat, fry them until they turn into a deep brown colour

Step 14: Remove from the pan and drain on absorbent paper

Step 15: Set aside

Step 16: For the riceBoil water in a large saucepan, add soaked and drained rice along with salt, and the whole spices- cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, black cardamom, star anise and bay leaves

Step 17: Cook the rice until it's done 70 % done

Step 18: Once it's done, drain the rice rice and set aside

Step 19: To Assemble the BiryaniGrease a deep, wide pan with ghee, sprinkle some fried onions, mint leaves and coriander leaves

Step 20: Next spread an entire layer of the the marinated boiled raw jackfruit Now add the rice over the jackfruit, spoon ghee, sprinkle some more lint and coriander leaves, cover the pan with aluminium foil and put in on low flame for 20 minutes on dum

Step 21: Open the pan, and start fluffing the rice from the sides, so that the rice and the jackfruit come together while serving

Step 22: Garnish with Toasted cashew nuts and coriander leaves

Step 23: Serve Raw Jackfruit Biryani with Burani Raita and Mirchi Ka Salan Recipe for a delicious weekend lunch