Description
Restaurant Style Vegetable Biryani is a fragrant and colorful dish that captures the essence of Indian cuisine in every bite. This delightful one-pot meal combines basmati rice with a medley of seasonal vegetables, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs for a vibrant culinary experience. Ideal for both special occasions and casual dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting weeknight meal. The explosion of flavors from the saffron, cardamom, and cumin creates a dish that’s not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying.
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 yogurt
- Saffron strands
- Mixed spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf)
Instructions
- Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat ghee and sauté half of the sliced onions until golden brown. Add cashews and cook until golden.
- Stir in cubed potato, cauliflower florets, carrot, and green beans; cook until slightly tender.
- Add ginger, garlic, green chilies, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and black peppercorns; sauté for 2 minutes.
- Mix whisked yogurt with biryani masala and chili powder; combine with vegetables.
- Layer soaked rice over the vegetable mixture. Pour water and sprinkle saffron milk on top. Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 25–30 minutes.
- Fluff 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 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 12mg