Vegetable Biryani

Vegetable Biryani is an aromatic Indian rice dish with separate grains and flavourful mixed vegetables. This homemade version is prepared for four servings and uses familiar Indian ingredients. The method is simple. Cook patiently and watch the colour, aroma, and texture as the dish comes together. Ghee gives the recipe a warm aroma and a rich homemade taste wherever it suits the dish. Serve hot with raita, pickle, and a simple salad. Making this recipe at home is a pleasant experience, especially when the fresh aroma fills the kitchen. Please do try this recipe and share your feedback using the comment box below.

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Vegetable Biryani

Author: Ambarish Joglekar Cooking Method: Absorption Cooking, Sautéing Cuisine: Indian Courses: Main Course Recipe Keys: F Four servings I Indian recipe V Vegetable Biryani

Difficulty: Intermediate Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Calories: 420

Description

An aromatic Indian rice dish with separate grains and flavourful mixed vegetables.

Ingredients:

Servings

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 3 tablespoons ghee
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cloves small
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cups mixed potatoes, cauliflower, Carrots, beans and peas
• 2 large onions thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons biryani masala
• 3 cups hot water
• 1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup mint and coriander
• ¹⁄₄ cup and a pinch of saffron in warm milk

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice, soak for 20 minutes, and drain.
2. Heat half the ghee in a heavy pot. Fry the onions until golden and remove half.
3. Add whole spices, vegetables, biryani masala, yogurt, and salt. Cook for 8 minutes.
4. Boil the rice separately until 70 percent done and drain.
5. Layer the rice over the vegetables. Add fried onion, mint, coriander, saffron milk, and remaining ghee.
6. Cover tightly and cook on very low heat for 18 minutes.
7. Rest for 10 minutes, mix gently from the sides, and serve with raita..

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

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