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Vegetable Biryani

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Vegetable biryani with basmati rice, vegetables, and aromatic spices. A classic Let’s Veg recipe perfect for comforting homemade meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 505
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups basmati rice rinsed and soaked 20 minutes
  • Water for boiling
  • Salt to taste
  • Vegetable Masala
  • 3 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup green beans or peas
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ cup yogurt or plant-based yogurt
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro and/or mint chopped
  • Optional: saffron soaked in 2 tbsp warm water

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add rice and cook until 70-75% done. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat oil or ghee in a large pot. Add onions and cook until golden.
  3. Add garlic and ginger; sauté 30 seconds.
  4. Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and salt.
  6. Add yogurt and mix gently.
  7. Layer partially cooked rice over vegetables.
  8. Drizzle saffron water on top if using and sprinkle with herbs.
  9. Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes.
  10. Fluff gently before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5765IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Do not overcook rice before layering
Serve with raita, salad, or lemon wedges
Tastes even better after resting 10 minutes

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