Vegetable Biryani
Summary
- This recipe guides you through making a fragrant and flavorful vegetable biryani. Basmati rice is cooked with aromatic whole spices, fried onions, ginger-garlic paste, and mint, then finished with saffron milk and cashews for a rich and satisfying meal.
All Ingredients - For Soaking Rice
- Basmati rice 500 gms
All Ingredients - For Biryani
- Oil 4 tbsp
- Ghee 1 tbsp
- Shahjeera (caraway seeds) 3/4 tsp
- Cloves 5 nos.
- Cinnamon 3 nos.
- Cardamom 5 nos.
- Star anise 2 pcs.
- Javitri (mace) 1 no.
- Bay leaves 2 nos.
- Sliced onions 2 medium (150 gms)
- Ginger garlic paste 2 tsp
- Biryani masala (ready made) 1 tsp
- Mint leaves 3 tbsp
- Water 750 ml
- Milk 150 ml
- Salt 2 tsp
- Green chilli (half slit) 3 nos.
- Saffron milk (saffron in 4 tbsp milk) 4 tbsp
- Ghee 1 tsp
- Mint leaves 1 tbsp
- Fried cashew (optional) 10 nos.
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Bowl
Plan Ahead
Up to 30 min of hands-off time you can shift to earlier.
- Step 1 · Soak30 min
Soak Basmati Rice Take 500 gms of basmati rice in a bowl and add water to…
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
No Saffron?
- 1/4 tsp turmeric (color only, no flavor match)
- 1/2 tsp safflower threads
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Soak Basmati Rice
Take 500 gms of basmati rice in a bowl and add water to soak it for .
Step 2: Heat Oil and Ghee
Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a pot, then add 1 tablespoon of ghee and let it melt.
Step 3: Add Whole Spices
Add 3/4 teaspoon of shahjeera (caraway seeds), 5 cloves, 3 cinnamon sticks, 5 cardamom pods, 2 pieces of star anise, 1 piece of javitri (mace), and 2 bay leaves to the hot oil and ghee. Stir well to release their aroma.
Step 4: Sauté Onions
Add 2 medium (150 gms) sliced onions to the pot. Fry the onions on medium heat for until they turn light brown.
Step 5: Add Ginger Garlic Paste and Spices
Add 2 teaspoons of ginger garlic paste and fry for on low heat. Then, add 1 teaspoon of ready-made biryani masala and 3 tablespoons of mint leaves. Give it a good mix.
Step 6: Add Liquids and Seasoning
Pour in 750 ml of water and 150 ml of milk. Add 2 teaspoons of salt to taste. Mix everything well and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 7: Add Rice and Cook
Add the soaked basmati rice and 3 half-slit green chillies to the boiling liquid. Stir gently and cook on high heat for until it starts to thicken. Cover the pot with a lid and cook on low heat for .
Step 8: Finish the Biryani
After , remove the lid and gently turn over the rice. Drizzle saffron milk (saffron soaked in 4 tablespoons of milk) over the rice. Add 1 teaspoon of ghee, 1 tablespoon of fresh mint leaves, and 10 fried cashews (optional). Cover the pot again and cook on low heat for another .
Step 9: Serve
Once cooked, gently mix the rice to combine all the flavors and colors. Serve hot.
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