Jul 14 2026
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Vegetable Biryani Recipe

Inspired by Panjabi Tadka
Time1h
Serves4

Aromatic rice with mixed vegetables and spices.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for about 30 minutes, then drain.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the mixed vegetables, onion, and tomato. Set them aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Spices

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, and bay leaves. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

  2. 4

    Add Onions and Ginger-Garlic Paste

    Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook until they turn golden brown. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.

  3. 5

    Incorporate Tomatoes and Vegetables

    Add the chopped tomatoes and mixed vegetables to the pot. Sprinkle in the turmeric powder and biryani masala. Stir well and cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.

  4. 6

    Add Rice and Broth

    Add the drained rice to the pot and gently mix to combine with the vegetable mixture. Pour in the vegetable broth or water, and add salt to taste.

  5. 7

    Cook the Biryani

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Garnishing and Serving

  1. 8

    Fluff and Garnish

    Once cooked, remove the pot from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with chopped cilantro and fried onions.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve the vegetable biryani hot, with lemon wedges on the side.

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