Description
Aromatic and flavorful vegetable biryani made with fragrant basmati rice, mixed vegetables, and a blend of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, cauliflower)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp biryani masala
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cloves
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 2 green chilies
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat ghee or oil in a pot. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, and cinnamon stick.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and cook until soft.
- Add mixed vegetables, biryani masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add yogurt and stir. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Layer the rice over the vegetables. Add 2 cups of water.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes or until the rice is done.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for better taste.
- Adjust spice levels as per your preference.
- Let the biryani rest for 10 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: vegetable biryani, Indian rice dish, spicy rice, vegetarian meal