Vegetable Biryani
Indian
Intermediate
Main CourseOne-Pot Vegetable Biryani - Wholesome Comfort Food
Vegetable Biryani
65 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
28
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Vegetable Biryani is one of those classic dishes that never fails to wow. With its roots deeply embedded in the rich culinary heritage of India, biryani is thought to have made its way from Persia alongside the Mughals, evolving into a myriad of regional variations. This vegetarian version, typically crafted with seasonal veggies, fragrant basmati rice, and a delightful mix of spices, is not just a feast for the palate but also a nourishing, comforting meal.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
2 cupsBasmati Rice, (soaked for 30 minutes)
4 cupsWater, as required
1 tspSalt
1Bay Leaf
2Green Cardamoms
2Cloves
1 inchCinnamon Stick
2 tbspGhee or Oil, (For the Vegetable Gravy)
1 tspCumin Seeds
1 largeOnion, thinly sliced
1 tspGinger-Garlic Paste
2 mediumTomatoes, chopped
½ cup (diced)Carrot
½ cup (chopped)Beans
½ cupGreen Peas, (fresh or frozen)
1 mediumPotato, (diced, about ½ cup)
1 cupCauliflower, (small florets)
½ cup (whisked)Yogurt
2–3, slitGreen Chillies
1 tspRed Chilli Powder
½ tspTurmeric Powder
1 ½ tspBiryani Masala or Garam Masala
to tasteSalt
½ cup, choppedFresh Coriander Leaves
½ cup, choppedFresh Mint Leaves
a few strandsSaffron, soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk (optional)
¼ cupFried Onions, (for garnish)
1 tbspGhee, (to drizzle while layering)