Easy Vegetable Biryani cooked in alternate layers of vegetables simmered in gravy & steamed white rice, in Dum Method. This flavorsome and aromatic Indian rice dish has the perfect restaurant flavors.
Try this once and you will skip visiting your favorite takeaway/restaurant for veg biryani. Because it tastes just like the Biryani from the restaurant.
ABOUT THIS RECIPE
I am not going to call this Veg Biryani recipe Quick, but it is definitely easy and fool proof.
** This recipe for Vegetable Biryani is tried and tested by many readers. Each and every time this Veg Biryani is made, readers do come back and tell me how much their family loved it**
Vegetable Biryani really does not need any introduction. This Indian descent rice dish has acclaimed fame all over the world. Walk into any Indian restaurant in the world, Vegetable Biryani has a place on its menu.
Let me tell you about some amazing facts of Biryani - there are so many adaptations to this rice dish across India. Every state/region have their own twist and flavours to this layered rice. How wonderful can it be...
Weekend's are ideal to enjoy Biryani. I know a lot of you think - can you really have a biryani without meat? Well you certainly can.. . You just need to come out of the mind block and enjoy this gorgeous combination of layered rice.
Make a large pot of Vegetable Biryani along with some boondi raita or cucumber raita and all that you will need is a bunch of friends around.. Isn't it??
I did make some Hara Bhara Kebab { Green Goodness Kebab's } for appetiser and 10 minutes Eggless Tiramisu jars for dessert.
HOW TO MAKE PERFECT VEGETABLE BIRYANI?
The key step to a great Biryani is having the rice cooked to perfection, where every single grain of rice is fluffed and separated. Once your rice is sorted, there are umpteen options for cooking methods, vegetable choices, spices, and even toppings.
Biryani can be cooked in One Pot, Instant Pot or Many pots. It all depends on how much time you have got and what time of flavors you would like to achieve. There are cheat methods for an easy veg biryani too and my post will show you how.
If you are looking for alternative Rice Dishes to try, check out
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VEGETABLE BIRYANI RECIPE BELOW
Ingredients
Ingredients for Vegetable Biryani
- 2 Cup Basmati Rice
- 3 No BayLeaf
- 2 No Black cardamom | Badi Elachi
- 1" Cinnamon Stick
- 3-4 No's Cloves
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 4 Cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 Cup Frozen Vegetables Carrots, Beans, Sweet Corn, Green Peas, defrosted
- 2 Medium Onions sliced thin
- 3 Medium sized Tomatoes cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- Salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Clove
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cardamom
Garnish
- Coriander Leaves
- Mint Leaves
Instructions
First Step - Cooking the rice for layering
- Wash Rice under running tap water and keep it aside for at least 30 minutes. Heat butter in a non-stick pan. Alternatively you could use a combination of oil+ butter. Once heated, pop in the whole garam masala’s. Fry them for 1-2 minutes until done. At this stage, add the washed rice and fry them for roughly 4-5 minutes until all the water gets evaporated. Add 4 cups of Boiling water and allow to cook until its ¾ done. Drain the excess water and spread them on a large plate.
Second Step - Preparing the vegetable gravy for layering
- The second step is to prepare the gravy. In a good teaspoon of Oil, add cumin seeds followed by ginger garlic paste. Fry until the raw smell is eliminated. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt and fry until translucent. Add chopped tomatoes, saute until they get soft.It's time to add the vegetables and give it a good stir. Sprinkle turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, ½ the garam masala, salt and ½ cup of water.Cover with lid and cook until the vegetables are nearly done. Turn off the gas and pour all the gravy aside into another bowl.
Third Step - To alternate layers of Rice and Vegetable Gravy
- The last and final step is to prepare the pan for dum biryani. In the very same pan that we cooked the gravy, spread a portion of the gravy ( containing the water + vegetables) in the base. Spread a layer of cooked rice followed by another layer of vegetables and then finally the rice. Sprinkle cardamom clove cinnamon powder and garam masala on the top. Cover with the lid and cook in low flame for 5 minutes. Turn off the gas and let them settle for about 10 minutes in the simmering heat within the pan. Just before serving, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves and serve along with Raita.
Notes
Nutrition
"PIN IT FOR LATER"
jo says
in step one when you say add the whole garam marsalas do you mean the cinnamon stick the bay leaves, the black cardamon and the whole cloves
Sandhya's Kitchen says
Yes - WHole Garam masala's are Bay Leaf, Cinnamon Stick, Black Cardamom, and Whole Cloves.
Bina says
What is C3 mix?
Sandhya Hariharan says
Clove -Cinnamon - Cardamom Powder mixed in equal proportion.
Gachi says
Sandy, I cooked this for lunch and it was delicious. Thank you for the recipe.
Sandhya Hariharan says
Thank you so so much Gachi....
Keerthana says
Can you please tell me if 1 cup is approximately 250 gma in this recipe ?
Jennifer Turnbuyll says
Hi I love this recipe and can't wait to make it but I am baffled by the amounts that are shown as "Nos" Can you please explain this for me? I am in the uk.
Thanks in anticipation x
Sandhya Hariharan says
Nos = Number . Do give it a try and let me know Jennifer
Latha Narayanan says
Hi sandhya.
I cooked this dum biriyani. It came out like dream. It all got over in no time, I couldn't even click pictures!
Thank you so much for the recipe, perfect.
Cheers
Anupa says
Vegetable biriyani looks absolutely delicious.... sounds like you guys had so much fun...have a happy holiday
Remya says
Absolutely yummy........ Its so nice to enjoy with cousins in holiday season........ 🙂
Sandhya Hariharan says
Absolutely Remya.. thanks soo much.
Dolphia Nandi says
I prepare few different types of Biryani! 1. Mutton Biryani 2. Chicken and Veg. We love mutton the most, however veg option is much healthier and we often eat on regular days. I am yet to post my biryani recipe :))
Your pictures look fab! Can I tag you when I post mine?
Sandhya Hariharan says
Thanks Dolphia. Please do let me know when you post yours.. will be happy to tag too..
Framed Recipes says
Vegetable Biriyani looks so delicious Sandhya - just like the One from restaurant. Bet it will be delicious with raita.
Sandhya Hariharan says
thanks So much Sreelatha. I know sometimes family time is much desired..
Jyothi - Currytrail.in says
Biryani is my all-time favorite. Be it veg or non veg. Sandy your biryani looks to die for and I can't wait to try your version.
Sandhya Hariharan says
You are welcome and thank u for brainstorming with me !!!
Rafeeda says
The biriyani looks just amazing... Lovely pics as always too...