Easy Vegetable Biryani Hebbars Kitchen
Easy Vegetable Biryani is a delightful and aromatic rice dish that brings together a beautiful combination of vegetables and warm spices like turmeric, garam masala, and cumin. The flavors are rich and comforting, yet the dish is simple enough to prepare for a family dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or ghee for a richer flavor
- 1 yellow onion cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 roma tomato minced finely
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 carrot sliced into thin coins
- 2 russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups basmati rice rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil (or ghee) in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and finely minced roma tomato. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Add 1/2 cup water, bring to a simmer, and cook until the water evaporates, about 10 minutes.
- Add peas, carrots, potatoes, bell pepper, celery, and cauliflower to the pot. Stir well.
- Sprinkle in the spices: kosher salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with spices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water and add it to the pot. Stir gently.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and let the biryani sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot with cucumber raita, naan, or mango chutney.
Notes
- You can substitute ghee for olive oil for a richer flavor.
- To add sweetness and texture, try topping with toasted cashews and raisins.
- For a spicier version, increase the cayenne pepper or add green chilies during cooking.
- You can add a protein like tofu, paneer, chicken, or lamb to make the dish heartier.
- Calories: 393 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Protein: 7g
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Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 1435mg
- Potassium: 605mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 5g
- Vitamin A: 2380 IU
- Vitamin C: 37mg
- Calcium: 54mg
- Iron: 1.8mg