Vegetable biryani, also known as Veg Biryani, is a flavorful and protein-rich rice dish enjoyed throughout the Indian subcontinent and neighboring countries. This dish's preparation and ingredients vary by region, reflecting diverse culinary traditions. It's a versatile choice for both lunch and dinner, especially when served with a side like raita.
Our one-pot vegetable biryani recipe combines assorted vegetables, fragrant basmati rice, and an array of spices, resulting in a mouthwatering and wholesome meal for biryani enthusiasts. It pairs wonderfully with chicken dishes, such as chicken curry, and butter chicken.
Explore More Veggie-Packed Recipes:
How to make Vegetable Biryani at Home?
Get ready to embark on a delicious culinary journey! In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps of creating a mouthwatering vegetable biryani, complete with photos and video tutorials for each stage to make a pefect biryani at home.
Discover More Biryani Variations:
- Mushroom Biryani
- Biryani Rice (Kuska Rice)
- Chicken Biryani
- Mughlai Biryani
- Ambur Biryani
- Mutton Biryani
- Fish Biryani
- Shrimp Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice, soaked for 15 minutes
- 1 cup Onion, sliced
- 2 Tomatoes, sliced
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- 3 tbsp. Oil
- 2¼ cup Water
- 1 tsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Salt, adjust as needed
- 1 tsp Orange food color, optional
- 1 tsp Curd
- 2 Green chili, sliced
Spice and Seasonings
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 Star anise
- 4 Cardamom
- 2 Cloves
- 1 Cinnamon, small stick
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Chili powder
- ½ tsp Coriander powder
- ¼ tsp Biryani Masala
- 3 tbsp. Mint leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp. Coriander leaves, chopped
Vegetables
- ¼ cup Beans
- ¼ cup Carrot
- ¼ cup Potatoes
- ¼ cup Green peas
Instructions
To Prepare Vegetable Biryani
- Heat oil in a wide-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, star anise, bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, and green chili. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the onion and sauté until it becomes soft.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw aroma dissipates.
- Add the tomatoes and sauté until they become mushy.
- Incorporate chili, coriander, turmeric, allspice powder, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Add beans, carrots, potatoes, and boiled green peas, and give them a quick toss.
- Now, introduce curd and sauté for a minute.
- Incorporate 1 spring of chopped mint leaves and sauté them well.
- Pour ¼ cup of water into the pan, then cover it with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
- Once done, remove the lid and add the soaked basmati rice to the gravy mixture. Combine everything thoroughly.
- Add 2 cups of water and mix everything well.
- Now, introduce mint and coriander leaves, and mix them thoroughly.
- Finally, drizzle ghee, sprinkle a pinch of allspice powder, and add orange food color to the biryani mix.
- Close the pan and cook the biryani in dum (simmer) for 15 minutes over low-medium heat.
- After 15 minutes, switch off the heat and fluff the biryani.
To Serve
- Your delicious one-pot vegetable biryani is now ready to enjoy! Serve it with a side of refreshing curd raita.
Recipe Video
Nutrition Info
Disclaimer
We’re not nutrition experts. Nutritional info is estimated and should be used as a guide. For precise details, consult a professional.
For more, explore a variety of tantalizing rice dishes, ranging from traditional biryanis to innovative rice specialties. Our curated selection features easy-to-follow, flavorful recipes that cater to diverse tastes.
Leave a Review