Name: Vegetable Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 gms Basmati rice; 4 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 3/4 tsp Shahjeera (caraway seeds); 5 nos. Cloves; 3 nos. Cinnamon; 5 nos. Cardamom; 2 pcs. Star anise; 1 no. Javitri (mace); 2 nos. Bay leaves; 2 medium (150 gms) Sliced onions; 2 tsp Ginger garlic paste; 1 tsp Biryani masala (ready made); 3 tbsp Mint leaves; 750 ml Water; 150 ml Milk; 2 tsp Salt; 3 nos. Green chilli (half slit); 4 tbsp Saffron milk (saffron in 4 tbsp milk); 1 tsp Ghee; 1 tbsp Mint leaves; 10 nos. Fried cashew (optional)

Ready in

45 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~650 kcal

Recipe by Spice Eats on YouTube

Recipe 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.

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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

⚠ Contains Allergens

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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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