Firstly, in a mixer jar take a handful of coriander, a handful of mint, ½ onion, 4 chilli, 1 inch ginger and 5 cloves of garlic.

Grind to a smooth paste. Keep aside.

In a large bowl take 10 mushroom, 1 potato, 1 carrot, 5 beans and 3 tbsp peas.

Add a prepared masala paste, ½ cup curd, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 2 tbsp biryani masala and 1 tsp salt.

Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.

In a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp ghee. Saute spices till they turn aromatic.

Now add 1 onion and saute till the onion turns golden brown.

Add in ½ capsicum, 1 tomato and saute well.

Now add in the marinated vegetables and cook till the oil separates.

Further add 1½ cup water, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp mint, 3 chilli and 2 tsp lemon juice. Mix well.

Once the water comes to a boil, add 1½ basmati rice and mix gently. If you are having seeraga samba rice, it's the best choice to use.

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Finally, enjoy Chettinad Biryani Recipe with raita.