Veg Biryani Recipe – Fragrant Indian Rice Dish
Enjoy a rich and aromatic Veg Biryani made with basmati rice, vibrant vegetables, whole spices, and fresh herbs layered to perfection. This North Indian delight is ideal for festive meals, lunchboxes, or party menus, offering both flavor and wholesome nutrition.
Description
Fragrant Veg Biryani
Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 100g) | Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 30 mins
🧄 Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice (soaked)
- ¾ cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, potato)
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 green chili (slit)
- ½ cup chopped mint and coriander leaves
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp biryani masala or garam masala
- Whole spices (bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon)
- Salt to taste
- 1 ¾ cup water
🍽️ Instructions
- Heat oil or ghee in a heavy bottom pot. Sauté whole spices until aromatic.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until golden. Add ginger garlic paste and green chili, cook for a minute.
- Add vegetables, turmeric, chili powder, and biryani masala. Sauté for 2–3 mins.
- Add mint, coriander, soaked rice, salt, and water. Mix gently.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes until rice is fully done.
- Fluff up and rest 5 minutes before serving with raita or salan.
Ingredients List
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Main: Basmati rice, mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, potato), onion, green chili, mint, coriander
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Spices: Ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, biryani masala or garam masala, whole spices (bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon)
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Others: Salt, oil or ghee, water
Additional information
| calories | 140-160 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 20-30 |
| Fat | 4-6 |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | Bengali, Gujarati, North Indian, Punjabi, South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Veg, Vegan |
| Health Goal | Energy boost, Healthy lifestyle |
| Special Category | Festive Special, Lunch Box Ideas, Party Recipes |
| Prep Time | 30–60 mins |
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