Vegetable biryani recipe
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 21-09-2021
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A very simple and easy Biryani recipe without much spices.
Ingredients
1
cup of basmati or any long-grained rice, 2 cups of mixed vegetables,
chopped (Broccoli, carrots, beans, cauliflower, peas, corn, baby corn,
capsicum, etc), 2 tsp of biryani masala (or 3 cloves, 3 cardamom, 1"
piece cinnamon, 1 staranise), 1 fistful of mint leaves, 1 small bunch of
coriander leaves (cilantro), 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp of
cumin seeds, 1 tsp of coriander powder, 2-3 green chillies, minced, 1
tsp of red chilli powde (adjust to taste), 2 large onions, sliced, 1/2
cup of curd (optional), 1 tbsp of ghee, A few cashew nuts or almonds
(optional), 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste
How to make
Wash
the rice and soak it in some water while you go about with the rest of
the preparations. Heat the ghee in a wide pan and roast the nuts (if
using) Drain and add the sliced onions and roast until golden brown. Set
aside half of it and add ginger garlic paste. Saute until fragrant.
Next,
add the green chillies, chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder,
cumin, and some salt. Saute until the spices are roasted - about 1
minute. Top off with the chopped vegetables and mix well. Add the
biryani masala and the chopped mint and coriander leaves.
Transfer
this to your rice cooker pan and add about 2 cups water and the curd -
the measurements will vary according to rice cooker used - and the
soaked rice. When the rice is done, open immediately and give it a good
stir-through when still hot. Add the reserved roasted nuts and onions.
Garnish with more coriander leaves and sprinkle some lemon juice if
desired. Serve with papad or chips and a nice cooling raita.
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 4