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Kathal Biryani (Jackfruit Biryani) is a flavorful vegetarian biryani made using raw jackfruit, often called “vegetarian meat” due to its meaty texture. Here's a detailed recipe to help you prepare delicious kathal biryani: 📝 Ingredients For the Rice: Basmati rice – 2 cups (soaked for 30 minutes) Water – 6-8 cups Salt – to taste Whole spices: 2 bay leaves, 4 cloves, 4 green cardamoms, 1-inch cinnamon stick For the Jackfruit: Raw jackfruit (kathal) – 500 grams (peeled and cut into chunks) Oil – 2 tbsp (for shallow frying or roasting) Salt – to taste Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp For the Biryani Masala: Ghee or oil – 3 tbsp Onion – 2 large (thinly sliced) Tomato – 2 medium (chopped) Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp Green chilies – 2 (slit) Yogurt – ½ cup (whisked) Red chili powder – 1 tsp Turmeric powder – ½ tsp Coriander powder – 1 tsp Garam masala – 1 tsp Fresh coriander and mint leaves – a handful each Saffron – a few strands soaked in ¼ cup warm milk (optional) Fried onions – for garnish (optional) 🔪 Preparation 1. Cook the Rice Boil water with salt and whole spices. Add soaked basmati rice and cook till 80% done (grains should be firm). Drain and keep aside. 2. Prepare the Jackfruit Boil jackfruit pieces with a pinch of turmeric and salt until just tender (not mushy). Drain and either shallow fry in oil or lightly roast until golden brown. Set aside. 3. Make the Masala In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee or oil. Fry onions until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, sauté for a minute. Add tomatoes and cook until soft. Add red chili, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt. Stir in yogurt and cook until oil separates. Add fried jackfruit and mix well. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. 4. Layering the Biryani In a large pot, layer the jackfruit masala, then a layer of cooked rice. Sprinkle mint, coriander, fried onions, and saffron milk. Repeat layers if needed. 5. Dum Cooking (Final Steam) Cover the pot with a tight lid or seal with dough. Cook on low flame for 20 minutes (use a tawa beneath the pot to prevent burning). Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. 🍽️ Serving Suggestion Serve kathal biryani hot with: Raita (yogurt dip) Mirchi ka salan Pickle and papad Let me know if you want a pressure cooker or Instant Pot version too!