Description
Restaurant Style Vegetable Biryani is a fragrant and colorful dish that brings together an array of fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and basmati rice, creating a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for family gatherings, festive occasions, or simply satisfying your cravings, this biryani offers both comfort and nutrition. With its rich blend of spices and herbs, it’s not only a feast for the palate but also visually appealing. Serve it alongside refreshing raita or a crisp salad to elevate your dining experience. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this authentic dish that’s surprisingly easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1.5 tablespoons ghee
- 2 medium red onions
- 1 small potato
- 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 medium carrot
- 5–6 green beans
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- A mix of spices (cardamom, cloves, cumin seeds)
Instructions
- Soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat ghee and sauté half of the sliced onions until golden brown. Add crushed ginger, garlic, and green chilies.
- Incorporate cubed potatoes, cauliflower florets, carrot slices, and green beans; sauté until softened.
- Mix in spices like cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, salt, biryani masala, and chili powder.
- Layer drained rice over the vegetable mix then add a whisked mixture of yogurt and milk with saffron on top.
- Pour water around the edges, cover tightly with a lid, and cook on low heat for about 25–30 minutes until rice is done.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg