Vegetable Biryani Recipe
Make Vegetable Biryani Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Grains
Vegetables
Spices
Herbs and Aromatics
Fats
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse the Rice
In a bowl, rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the carrot, potato, bell pepper, and tomato into small pieces. Trim the green beans and set aside.
- 3
Prepare Aromatics
Mince the garlic and ginger, and chop the cilantro and mint leaves.
Cooking
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil and ghee (if using) over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
- 7
Incorporate Vegetables
Stir in the diced carrot, potato, bell pepper, and green beans. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Add the chopped tomato, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- 9
Add Rice and Water
Add the rinsed basmati rice and water to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
- 10
Cook the Biryani
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
- 11
Fluff and Garnish
Remove the pot from heat. Let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the biryani with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro and mint leaves.
- 12
Serve
Serve hot with yogurt or salad on the side.
