Quick and Easy Veg Biryani Recipe for Beginners

Veg Biryani is popular dish in many countries. Making best biryani in traditional method it required time and patience. But all efforts are worth in every bite is super delicious with flavours. Veg Biryani is delicious dish that maded with basmati rice, fresh vegetable, spice and herbs.

This dish is vegetarian traditional dish, it layered with flavor and offers beautiful color and gives delicious unforgettable taste. Veg biryani is made with dum method. Veg Biryani enjoyed all over India. It is perfect for events, festivals or family dinner. Veg biryani easily paired with raita or any type salad. You can prepare at home using simple ingredients and techniques. You love this meal in busy night dish to holiday dinner with family.

• Ingredients of Recipe

For Rice

- 2 cup basmati rice

- 4 cup water

- 2 bay leave

- 4-5 clove

- 2 green cardamom

- Cinnamon stick 1 inch

- Salte to taste

For Vegetable Layer

- 2 tablespoon ghee or oil

- 1 cup chopped mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, cauliflower etc.)

- 1 sliced large onion

- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

- ½ cup plain yogurt

- 1 tsp turmeric powder

- 2 tsp red chili powder

- 2 tsp biryani masala

- Salte to taste

For Layering

- Few saffron strands soaked in 3 tablespoon warm milk

- 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leave

- 2 tablespoon chopped mint leave

- 1 tablespoon fried onion (optional)

 

• Instructions of Recipe

Step 1: Cook Rice

- Wash basmati rice and soak for 20-30 minutes

- Take large pot, boil water with bay leave, clove, cardamom, cinnamon and salt

- Add soaked rice and cook rice 80%, drain and set side

Step 2: Prepare Vegetable Layer

- Take a pan and heat ghee or oil. Add sliced onions and saute until golden brown color

- Add ginger-garlic paste and cook

- Add chopped tomatoe and cook until soft

- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder and biryani masala and mix well

- Add all chopped vegetables and cook 5 minutes

- Lower the heat, add yogurt. Cook until vegetables are tender

Step 3: Layering Biryani 

- Take heavy bottomed pot, layer half of rice

- vegetable mixture over the rice

- Add remaining rice on the vegetable layer

- Add saffron milk, mint leave, coriander leave and fried onion

Step 4: Dum Cooking

- Cover pot with tight lid

- Cook on low hit for 20-25 minutes

- Your Veg Biryani is ready for serve

• Nutrition Information of Recipe

Calories: 350 kcal

Carbs: 60g

Protein: 8g

Fat: 8g

Fiber: 6g

Sodium: 350mg

Iron: 2mg

Vitamin A: 25% of daily value

• Time Management of Recipe

Preparation Time of Recipe: 20 minutes

Cook Time of Recipe: 40 minutes

Total Time of Recipe: 1 hour

• Tips and Tricks of Recipe

1. Use good quality rice: Always use long grain basmati rice for flavor and texture. Soaking rice ensures fluffiness.

2. Spices: Use fresh whole spices for aromatic biryani.

3. Layering Techniques: Proper layering offers balance of flavor. Always end with rice.

4. Seal Pot: Sealing pot protects flavors during dum cooking. Use dough or heavy lid for sealing pot.

5. Vegetable Choice: Using mix vegetables for texture and taste. For perfect biryani follow 1:1.25 (Rice, Vegetables) ratio.

6. Saffron for aroma: Soak saffron in warm milk for better taste and color.

• FAQs

Q1 Can I skip yogurt for veg biryani?

Ans: You can use cashew paste or coconut milk for creamy texture.

Q2 How can I protect rice from sticking?

Ans: Soak rice and add few oil while cooking to keep grain seprate.

Q3 Can I make biryani in instant pot?

Ans: Yes, you follow this same steps and use pressure cooker for simplified version.

Q4 Which side dishes pair with veg biryani?

Ans: Raita, papad or simple salad is beautifully pair with veg biryani.

Q5 Can I store leftover biryani?

Ans: Yes, store in tight container and reheat using oven or stovetop.

All the Best!