Rinse and soak the rice for at least 30 minutes.

In a large pot add enough water, 7-8 cups of water.

Add all the whole spices mentioned under the heading "Ingredients for cooking Rice".

You can use a muslin cloth and make a potli as well as explained in my earlier post on Awadhi Vegetable Biryani.

Once the water starts boiling, add the rice.

Let the rice cook till 85 % done.

Drain and keep it aside.

In a pan add in the oil.

Once hot, add Jeera.

Once it splutters add the remaining whole spices mentioned under Biryani Masala.

Now add the ginger and garlic paste.

Add in the chopped vegetables and Coriander.

Add the yogurt and let this mixture cook for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are half done.

In a heavy bottom pan add in 2 tablespoon of masala and spread it.

Top it up with half of the cooked rice.

Now spread a tablespoon of Ghee on it.

Then add half of the vegetables.

Now add the remaining vegetables, cashews and ghee.

Sprinkle the saffron milk mixture on top of this.

Cover and seal the lid with the dough.

Let this cook on dum (Min) or steam cook for 20-25 minutes.

Serve it with some spicy gravy or yogurt on the side.