Description
Vegetable Biryani is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish loaded with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices like garam masala, turmeric, and cumin. Perfect for a hearty and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or ghee
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 roma tomato, finely minced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 2 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and cook until translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, ginger, tomato, and water. Simmer until water evaporates (about 10 minutes).
- Add peas, carrot, potato, bell pepper, celery, and cauliflower. Mix well.
- Add salt, cayenne, black pepper, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. Stir thoroughly.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add rinsed basmati rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use halal-certified broth or homemade vegetable broth.
- Swap oil with ghee for richer flavor.
- Add paneer or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian