Description
Indulge in the rich flavors and vibrant colors of Restaurant Style Vegetable Biryani, a delightful dish that transforms any meal into a celebration. This aromatic biryani is not only a feast for the eyes but also a comforting experience for your taste buds. Made with fragrant basmati rice, an array of fresh vegetables, and a medley of spices, each bite delivers a burst of flavor that will leave your guests impressed. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home, this one-pot recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for meal prep. Serve it alongside refreshing raita or crisp salads for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 medium red onions
- 1 small potato
- 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 medium carrot
- 5–6 green beans
- 2 tablespoons broken cashews
- Spices: cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaf
- Ghee or oil
Instructions
- Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil and sauté cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf, and cinnamon until fragrant.
- Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown. Stir in ginger, garlic, chilies, cashews, and vegetables; sauté until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Mix in yogurt and spices; combine thoroughly.
- Drain soaked rice and layer it over the vegetable mixture.
- Pour saffron-infused milk over the rice; add water.
- Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff biryani gently with a fork and garnish with cilantro and mint before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg