How to make Zero-Oil Soya Biryani at home

For those who are trying to lose those extra kilos and at the same time craving an aromatic biryani treat, we have got an easy and simple Soya Biryani which has zero oil in it and can be easily made at home. As per a study titled A review on plant-based proteins from soybean: Health benefits and soy product development, soy protein is a high-quality protein with a protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) of 1.00, which is close to some of the proteins from animal sources, such as meat and dairy. Soy proteins contain well-balanced essential amino acids except for sulfur-containing ones like methionine. Another study states that for most healthy adults, including soy several times per week or even daily is considered safe, with individual considerations for thyroid disease, certain hormone‑sensitive cancers, or specific allergies best discussed with a healthcare professional.

Take a look at the recipe.

1 cup rice, 10-12 garlic pods, 2 tbsp ginger6 onions, 3 green chillies, salt to taste, 1 cup soya beans, 4 tbsp biryani masala, 2 potatoes, 2 tbsp poppy seeds, 2 tbsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp cashews nuts, 2 bay leaf, 2 tbsp turmeric powder, 2 tbsp red chilli powder, 1 cup curd, 2 tbsp coriander seeds, and 2 tbsp coriander leaves.

Blend garlic, 2 onions, and green chilli into a thick paste and set aside.

Also, make a paste of poppy seeds and cashew nuts and set it aside. Along with this make a paste of coriander seeds and cumin seeds.

Saute the other two onions along with some salt for 2 minutes and set it aside.

In the meantime, soak rice and then cook it along with 2 tbsp biryani masala and salt until it is 90 percent done.

In another pan boil potatoes and soy beans along with salt, turmeric, bay leaves, and red chilli powder. Once done, drain out excess water.

Now, mariante the boiled potatoes and soy beans in curd and cashew and poppy seeds paste, along with cumin and coriander paste. Adjust the salt as per taste.

Now, layer the rice and soy bean and potatoes in a heavy-bottomed pan and lastly garnish with saffron water, fried onion, and coriander leaves. Seal the pan with lid and wheat flour dough and cook it on the dum for 15 minutes.

Your Zero-Oil Soya Biryani is ready. Enjoy with raita.

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