Description
Indulge in the comforting and aromatic experience of Restaurant Style Vegetable Biryani, a vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds with a medley of colorful vegetables, fragrant spices, and rich herbs. This hearty biryani is perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to festive celebrations—offering an explosion of flavors in every bite. With straightforward steps to follow, you’ll create a restaurant-quality meal right in your kitchen, making it easy to impress family and friends. Enjoy the versatility of this dish by customizing it to suit vegan diets or adding protein for meat lovers. Dive into this flavorful journey today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1.5 tablespoons ghee
- 2 medium red onions
- Mixed vegetables (potato, cauliflower, carrot, green beans)
- Spices (cardamom, cloves, cumin seeds)
- Yogurt and saffron
Instructions
- Rinse soaked basmati rice under cold water until clear; then drain.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat ghee and sauté half the spices until fragrant.
- Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown; reserve some for garnishing.
- Stir in mixed vegetables along with crushed ginger and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and mix in yogurt combined with biryani masala and saffron; cook briefly.
- Layer the drained rice over the vegetable mixture, add remaining spices, and pour water on top.
- Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- Fluff gently with a fork before serving; garnish with reserved onions and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg