A good veg biryani has fragrant rice, soft vegetables and layers of fried onion and herbs. This version uses a simple yogurt marinade and the dum method.
- Prep30 min
- Cook40 min
- Serves4
- TypeVeg
Not in the mood to cook? Hotel Prince serves Veg Biryani on the menu from ₹250.
Order itIngredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups mixed vegetables: carrot, beans, peas, cauliflower, potato
- 1 cup curd
- 2 onions, sliced and fried
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala
- Whole spices
- Mint and coriander
- Saffron milk
- 3 tbsp ghee, salt
Method
- Marinate the vegetables with curd, ginger-garlic paste, spices and half the fried onions for 30 minutes.
- Parboil the soaked rice with whole spices and salt until 70 percent cooked.
- Cook the marinated vegetables for 8 minutes in a heavy pot.
- Layer rice over the vegetables, add mint, coriander, onions, saffron milk and ghee.
- Seal and cook on low heat for 25 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes.
- Mix gently and serve with raita and papad.
Tips for the best result
- Cut vegetables to equal sizes for even cooking.
- Add paneer cubes or soya chunks for protein.
- Do not stir the rice hard or the grains will break.
Frequently asked questions
Is veg biryani the same as veg pulav?
No. Biryani uses layered marinated vegetables and dum cooking with stronger spices. Pulav is lighter and cooked together.
Can I make it in a pressure cooker?
Yes. Layer and cook for one whistle on low, then rest.
Hotel Prince Restaurant & Bar, Prakasha Road, Shahada 425409. Open 11:00 AM, last food order 11:00 PM. Call 89756 33003 or 77448 86029.
