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TOFU BIRIYANI

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Tofu is similar to cheese from the soyamilk..they are low in calories but rich in proteins..I wanted to try tofu instead of Paneer so I  prepared tofu vegetable biriyani!They turned out really yummy with amazing flavour.Enjoy the recipe below! Serves - 2 INGREDIENTS To grind Jeera - 2 Tbsp Dhania Seeds - 1 Tbsp Garlic - 4-5 pods Ginger - 1 Tbsp Chillies - 4-5 (can be increased if you want it more spicy) Onion - 2 (depends on the variety) Tomato - 2 (depends on the variety) Cashew nuts - 2 Tbsp Mint leaves- a small bunch Coriander Leaves Turmeric - 1 tsp Other ingredients: Basmati rice - 1 cup Butter- 1 tsp for shallow frying tofu Saffron- few strands tofu cubes- 1 cup Yogurt- 1 tsp Carrot -1- sliced Beans -1/2 cup- sliced Peas -1/2 cup Cauliflower - blanched in water  Onions -1 big- well chopped Potato - cut square in smaller sizes Oil - 2 tsp Jeera - 1 tsp Chilli Powder - 2 tsp garam masala - 1 tsp HOW TO MAKE: 1) Soak rice for half