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 1 cups thick yogurt1 tsp red chilli powder1 tsps coriander powder tsp turmeric powder1 tsps garam masala powder1 tsp cumin powder tsp drief fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) powder1 tbsps ginger-garlic-green chilli paste10-15 fresh mint leaves2 tbsps roughly chopped fresh coriander leavesSalt to taste cup fried onions1 tbsp lemon juice1 medium onion, cut into 1 inch pieces and layers separated1 small green capsicum, cut into 1 inch pieces7-8 cloves2 tbsps ghee for drizzling2 tbsps oil1 tsp cumin seeds1 bay leaf4 green cardamoms4-5 black peppercorns2-3 green chillies, slit2 medium onions, thinly sliced1 cups fresh tomato puree1 inch ginger, cut into thin stripsRice1 cups Basmati rice, washed, soaked for 20 minutes, and drained 1 bay leaf4-5 black peppercorns4-5 cloves1 inch cinnamon stick3-4 green cardamoms1 tbsp gheeSalt to taste ToppingsA large pinch of saffron, soaked in 2 tbsps warm water8-10 fresh mint leaves + for garnish1 tbsp roughly chopped coriander leavesGaram masala powder for sprinkling1 inch ginger, cut into thin strips2-3 green chillies, slit cup fried onions + for garnish5-6 cashew nuts, deep fried and vertically halvedFresh pomegranate pearls for sprinklingDried rose petals for sprinklingMelted ghee for drizzling2 tsps screw pine (kewra) water2 tsps rose waterMethod1. Cut the soya chaaps into 1 inch pieces. 2. Take thick yogurt in a large bowl, add red chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 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 saut 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 cup water, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the marinated soya chaap pieces and saut 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 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/1h0pGXfFor more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.comTo get recipes on your Google or Alexa devices, click here : https://www.klovechef.ai/signupBest cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQqFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorTwitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoorInstagram : 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