POWDER: Dry roast the cardamom pods and chillies. Make a fine powder and mix it with the powdered spices.
BOIL the jackfruit pieces with 1 teaspoon of turmeric and 1 teaspoon of salt until half tender. Drain and set aside. In a bowl, marinate the boiled jackfruit with the marinade ingredients. Cover and keep aside for 2 hours.
BOIL the jackfruit pieces with 1 teaspoon of turmeric and 1 teaspoon of salt until half tender. Drain and set aside. In a bowl, marinate the boiled jackfruit with the marinade ingredients. Cover and keep aside for 2 hours.
COOK basmati rice with a lot of water till it is half cooked. Strain the water, spread the rice on a tray, and allow it to cool. Soak the saffron in the warm milk, cover, and set aside. Preheat oven to 200ºC.
IN a pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil and cook the marinated jackfruit over high heat for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Spread half of the rice over the jackfruit, and pour 2 tablespoons of ghee. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons caramelised onions, 3 alubokharas, ½ teaspoon salt, and half of the saffron milk. Over this layer, spread the remaining rice and repeat the same way.
COVER with a lid and seal the edges with wheat flour dough. Cook on high heat over the stovetop for 5 minutes. Place the pan in the oven and cook for 40 minutes. Once done, take the biriyani out of the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes.
CAREFULLY break the dough remove the lid, gently mix the biriyani, taste and adjust the seasoning. Sprinkle with almonds, mint leaves, and raisins. Serve warm.