Description
Aromatic and flavorful, Restaurant Style Vegetable Biryani is a delightful dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine to your table. This one-pot wonder features a vibrant mix of basmati rice, colorful vegetables, aromatic spices, and rich nuts, offering an explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfectly suited for family dinners, festive occasions, or cozy nights at home, this biryani is not just a meal but an experience that will impress everyone.
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
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- Spices: cardamom, cloves, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf
- Fresh herbs: cilantro and mint
- Ghee and oil
Instructions
- Rinse and soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes; drain.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat ghee and sauté half the sliced onions until golden brown. Add crushed ginger, garlic, and green chilies until fragrant.
- Stir in cubed potatoes, cauliflower florets, carrots, and green beans; sauté for about 5–7 minutes until slightly tender.
- Mix in spices (cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf) along with cashews and yogurt; combine well.
- Layer the drained rice over the vegetables gently. Pour saffron-infused milk and remaining ghee on top.
- Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 25–30 minutes until rice is fluffy; let rest for another 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg