Jackfruit Biriyani (Rice Pilaf With Jackfruit)
Young and tender jackfruits are used to make this biriyani; although fresh is prefered, canned ones do when fresh jackfruit is unavailable. Flavorful and filling, Jackfruit Biriyani can be spicy or mild. If you really like it spicy, add half to one teaspoon of cayenne/red chile powder when adding the biriyani masala during cooking. All one needs to complete the meal is some fresh crunchy chopped salad, a green or coconut chutney, and fried or roasted papadams. Jackfruit Biriyani INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice, soak 2-3 Tbsp Oil 1/4-1/2 cup Cashew pieces 1 Bay leaf 2 Green Cardamom Pods 2 Brown Cardamom Pods Cinnamon - 1 inch piece Cloves - 2 1 large Onion, thinly slivered 1-2 cloves Garlic, minced (optional) 1/2 - 1 inch piece Ginger, finely minced 3-4 Hot/Mild Green chillies, minced OR 1/2 Green Bell Pepper, diced 1 Tomato, chopped 1 can Green jackfruit, drained well, and torn into small pieces 1/2 tsp Turme...