Veg Biryani Recipe: A Delicious And Healthy Indian Dish

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 cups of basmati rice
• 3 cups of water
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 cup of mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, beans, cauliflower, etc.)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2-3 bay leaves
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup of fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup of fried onions
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a large pot, heat ghee or oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and bay leaves and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped onions and green chilies and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
4. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
6. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add all the spices - red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder, and mix well.
8. Add the soaked rice and mix well. Add water and salt and bring it to a boil.
9. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
10. Turn off the heat and let the biryani rest for 5 minutes.
11. Open the lid and add the chopped coriander and mint leaves. Mix well.
12. Garnish with fried onions and serve hot with raita or pickle.

Nutrition Information

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 65g
• Fat: 6g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 600mg

Conclusion