in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and 2 tbsp oil.
add 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 black cardamom, ½ tsp cloves, 4 cardamom, 1 star anise and 1 tsp cumin.
saute until the spices turn aromatic.
add 2 onions, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
further, add 8 cubes of capsicum and saute for 2 minutes.
now add marinated vegetables and cook for 2 minutes.
cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked almost.
spread the vegetables uniformly forming a nice layer.
add in almost cooked basmati rice and spread uniformly.
also top with 2 tbsp saffron milk, 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp mint, 1 tsp biryani masala and 2 tbsp ghee.
cover and simmer for 30 minutes. seal the hole to prevent steam from escaping.
finally, enjoy kathal biryani recipe with raita and salan.