Vegetable Biryani Recipe

This Vegetable Biryani Recipe is perfect for anyone who loves fragrant basmati rice, colourful vegetables, and aromatic Indian spices. This delicious one-pot meal is ideal for lunch, dinner, or special occasions. Follow the step-by-step instructions to prepare flavourful homemade vegetable biryani.

Ingredients for Vegetable Biryani Recipe

For the Biryani

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup mixed vegetables — carrots, peas, beans
• 1 medium potato, cubed
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• ½ cup yogurt
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3–4 cloves
• 3 cardamom pods
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp biryani masala
• Salt to taste
• 3½ cups water
• Fresh coriander
• Fresh mint leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• A few saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk (optional)

Method:

1. Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20–30 minutes.
2. Heat oil and ghee in a large pot.
3. Add cumin, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
4. Add sliced onion and cook until golden.
5. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
6. Add tomato and cook until softened.
7. Add mixed vegetables and potato.
8. Add turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, biryani masala, and salt.
9. Add yogurt and mix well. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
10. Add soaked rice and gently mix.
11. Pour in water and bring to a boil.
12. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
13. Add lemon juice, coriander, mint, and optional saffron milk.
14. Rest covered for 5 minutes, then gently fluff the rice.
15. Serve hot with raita.

Recipe Details:

• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Difficulty: Medium

Serving Suggestion:
Serve hot with cucumber raita, onion salad, or plain yogurt.

Tip:
Don’t overmix the rice while cooking, as this can break the grains.

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