Tamil Nadu Biryani(Tips to make this recipe Healthier)

             Tamil Nadu Biryani recipe With Nutritious Chart

                                   

Tips to make this recipe Healthier

- Use brown rice instead of white rice to increase the fiber content.

- Use less ghee or oil and opt for low-fat or vegan alternatives.

- Increase the amount of vegetables and use a variety of click here to Read more

Here is the Tamil Nadu Biryani recipe scaled up for 1 kg of rice:

Ingredients:

- 1 kg basmati rice

- 2 cups water

- 4 tablespoons ghee or oil

- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds

- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds

- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds

- 2 cardamom pods

- 2 cinnamon sticks

- 4 cloves

- 2 bay leaves

- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon red chili powder

- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder

- Salt, to taste

- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, peas, cauliflower, and potatoes) or 2 cups cooked meat (e.g., lamb or chicken)

- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the rice and set aside.

2. Heat the ghee or oil in a large pot and add the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and bay leaves. Let the spices sizzle for a few seconds.

3. Add the mixed vegetables or cooked meat and cook until the vegetables are tender or the meat is browned.

4. Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala powder. Mix well.

5. Add the cooked rice, salt, and water. Mix well.

6. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is heated through and the flavors have melded together.

7. Garnish with chopped cilantro (if using) and serve hot.

Note: You may need to adjust the amount of water and cooking time based on your personal preference and the type of rice you use.

                                                        Nutrition Chart 

Here is an approximate nutrition chart for the Tamil Nadu Biryani recipe:

Per serving (assuming 8 servings):

- Calories: 450-500

- Protein: 15-20g

- Fat: 20-25g

- Saturated fat: 10-12g

- Carbohydrates: 55-60g

- Fiber: 5-7g

- Sugar: 5-7g

- Sodium: 400-500mg

- Cholesterol: 20-25mg

- Vitamins:

    - Vitamin A: 10-15% of the Daily Value (DV)

    - Vitamin C: 20-25% of the DV

    - Vitamin E: 10-15% of the DV

    - Vitamin K: 20-25% of the DV

- Minerals:

    - Calcium: 10-15% of the DV

    - Iron: 15-20% of the DV

    - Potassium: 20-25% of the DV

    - Zinc: 10-15% of the DV

Please note that this is an approximate nutrition chart and actual values may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.