Description
Indulge in the vibrant world of Indian cuisine with our Restaurant Style Vegetable Biryani, a dish that promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. This aromatic one-pot meal combines a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, fragrant basmati rice, and a harmonious blend of spices, making it perfect for family dinners, celebrations, or satisfying your cravings any day of the week. With easy-to-follow steps and accessible ingredients, even novice cooks can impress with this restaurant-quality recipe. Serve it warm alongside cooling raita or a crisp salad for an unforgettable dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 small potato
- 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 medium carrot
- 5–6 green beans
- 2 medium red onions
- Ghee and oil for cooking
- Spices: cardamom, cloves, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, black peppercorns
- Yogurt and saffron for richness
Instructions
- Rinse basmati rice under cold water until clear and soak for 30 minutes.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat ghee; sauté half the sliced onions until golden brown.
- Add cubed potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and beans; cook until slightly tender.
- Stir in ginger, garlic, chilies, and whole spices; sauté until aromatic.
- Gently fold in the rinsed rice along with salt.
- Whisk yogurt with saffron milk and spices; layer over rice.
- Pour in water without stirring; cover tightly and cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes.
- Let rest covered for 10 minutes; garnish with mint and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg