Idiyappam Biryani

Ingredients:-

Idiyappam(Noolputtu)- 30 small size

Oil-4 tblspn
Onion- 3 big sliced
Ginger chopped finely- 2 tblspn
Garlic chopped- 2 tblspn
Green chillies- 8 chopped
Tomato-2 chopped
Chicken pieces- 1 pound into smaller pieces, not as regular biryani size.( You can use pieces of your choice or sausage cut or minced meat)
Shrimp-1 pound
Coriander leaves- One hand full
Mint leaves- 10to 15 leaves
Garam masala-2 tspn
Salt to taste

Directions:-

• Prepare idiyappams or get the frozen ones.
• Now heat oil in a large pan and fry ONE large sliced onion with a pinch of sugar till it become dark, brown and sweet. This takes a long time. SO be patient and do it in medium flame. Dont do it in high flame and burn them.
• Store it for further garnishing.
• Now saute the onions in residue oil with ginger and garlic.
• When onions turn translucent add one teaspoon garam masala and fry for 2 min.
• Add chillies, tomatoes, coriander leaves and mint leaves . Also add in the meat and shrimp. 
• Add salt to taste.
• Cook with the lid on for 20min till chicken gets well cooked.
• Break the idiyappams and add them to the mixture finally.
• Add the final tspn of garam masala and mix everything well.
• Garnish with some coriander leaves and caramelised onion.
• Serve hot with pickle.

BON APPETITE:)