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Now to the final steps-

Step 11 - Now the cover this vessel with a lid tighly and heat it on high flame for a few minutes. Gently open the lid after 2 minutes. If you see the steam coming out, reduce the flame to light. If you don’t, continue the same step with lid covered for another 2 minutes until you get the steam, followed by turning the flame to light (simmer mode). This is to ensure the combined components of the biryani mix well top to bottom evenly. You can the biryani on sim mode for 5 minutes. There is no stipulated time. According to mom - you know, when you know. But well, I guess 5 - 8 minutes is a good number. Open the lid after this and let the biryani cool down a bit so the rice doesnt turn sticky and separates well to eat.

Step 12 - You now eat your biryani. Have fun!

If there is any indigenous family recipe you love, please do share. Would love to know more of it.

Good bye!

Reem

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