Soya chaap pieces marinated in spices and refreshing herbs and smoked for that wonderful grilled taste and layered over flavourful rice to make a delectable soya chaap biryani. SOYA CHAAP BIRYANI Ingredients 5-6 soya chaaps 1¼ cups thick yogurt 1 tsp red chilli powder 1½ tsps coriander powder ¾ tsp turmeric powder 1½ tsps garam masala powder 1 tsp cumin powder ¼ tsp drief fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) powder 1½ tbsps ginger-garlic-green chilli paste 10-15 fresh mint leaves 2 tbsps roughly chopped fresh coriander leaves Salt to taste ¼ cup fried onions 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 medium onion cut into 1 inch pieces and layers separated 1 small green capsicum cut into 1 inch pieces 7-8 cloves 2 tbsps ghee for drizzling 2 tbsps oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 bay leaf 4 green cardamoms 4-5 black peppercorns 2-3 green chillies slit 2 medium onions thinly sliced 1½ cups fresh tomato puree 1 inch ginger cut into thin strips Rice 1½ cups Basmati rice washed soaked for 20 minutes and drained 1 bay leaf 4-5 black peppercorns 4-5 cloves 1 inch cinnamon stick 3-4 green cardamoms 1 tbsp ghee Salt to taste Toppings A large pinch of saffron soaked in 2 tbsps warm water 8-10 fresh mint leaves + for garnish 1 tbsp roughly chopped coriander leaves Garam masala powder for sprinkling 1 inch ginger cut into thin strips 2-3 green chillies slit ¼ cup fried onions + for garnish 5-6 cashew nuts deep fried and vertically halved Fresh pomegranate pearls for sprinkling Dried rose petals for sprinkling Melted ghee for drizzling 2 tsps screw pine (kewra) water 2 tsps rose water Method 1. Cut the soya chaaps into 1 inch pieces. 2. Take thick yogurt in a large bowl add red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp garam masala powder 1 tsp cumin powder dried fenugreek leaves powder ginger-garlic-green chilli paste mint leaves coriander leaves salt fried onions and lemon juice and mix till well combined. Add onion green capsicum and soya chaap pieces and mix till each piece is well coated with the mixture. 3. Take a hot piece of charcoal in a small stainless steel bowl and place it in the centre of the mixture. Add cloves and drizzle ghee and immediately cover and let the smoke infuse for 1-2 minutes. 4. Take the bowl out and set the mixture aside to marinate for 5-10 minutes. 5. Heat ghee and oil in a non-stick deep pan. Add cumin seeds bay leaf green cardamoms cloves black peppercorns and green chillies and sauté for a few seconds. 6. Add onion and mix well. Cook till golden brown. 7. Add tomato puree mix and cook till fat separates. 8. Add ginger strips and mix well. Add remaining turmeric powder remaining coriander powder remaining cumin powder remaining garam masala powder and salt and mix well. 9. Add ¼ cup water mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the marinated soya chaap pieces and sauté for 8-10 minutes. 10. Meanwhile bring sufficient water to a boil. Add bay leaf black peppercorns cloves cinnamon stick green cardamoms ghee and generous portion of salt. 11. Add soaked basmati rice mix and cook for 6-8 minutes or till ¾ cooked. Drain the rice and spread it over the soya chaap mixture. 12. Drizzle saffron water sprinkle mint leaves coriander leaves sprinkle garam masala powder ginger strips green chillies fried onions fried cashew nuts fresh pomegranate pearls dried rose petals drizzle melted ghee kewra and rose water. Cover with an aluminum foil place a lid over it and cook on high heat for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low place a tawa below the pan and continue to cook for 8-10 minutes. 13. Switch the heat off and allow to rest for 15 minutes. 14. Transfer the biryani in a serving plate garnish with mint sprigs and fried onion. Serve hot. Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXf For more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.com To get recipes on your Google or Alexa devices click here : https://www.klovechef.ai/signup Best cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQq Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoor Twitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sanjeevkapoor #SanjeevKapoor #soyachaapbiryani #soyabiryani #biryani sanjeev kapoor sanjeev kapoor recipe sanjeev kapoor recipes khana khazana chef sanjeev kapoor khana khazana recipes masterchef sanjeev kapoor indian recipes master chef indian food soya chaap biryani soya chaap biryani recipe soya chaap biryani street food soya chaap soya chaap recipe how to make soya chaap biryani how to make soya chaap biryani at home soya biryani soya biryani recipe veg biryani chaap biryani chaap biryani recipe veg chaap biryani