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    Home » Rice, Noodles and Pasta » Mixed Beans Biryani ~ Simple One pot Meal

    Mixed Beans Biryani ~ Simple One pot Meal

    Published: Jun 5, 2018 · Modified: Jul 13, 2021 by Srivalli · 15 Comments

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    Mixed Bean Biryani is a one-pot meal with spicy Indian Masala and protein rice beans included. It's a complete meal in itself and you just need a Raitha on the side to enjoy this meal.

    While I had other plans for the third day of Combo dishes, I ended up sharing this recipe as the planned dish didn't materialize. Finally, you get to read this most commonly prepared Combo meal a spicy biryani with Raitha. With the ease with which you can make this dish, you can complete your meal with this itself, with just an onion raitha on the side.

    Many times when we are making nonveg for the family, we resort to such one-pot meals for the vegetarians. So this was our meal a couple of weeks back. As you might have guessed, this was saved for the One-pot Meal, which I am reluctantly sharing for this theme. I was not really happy with this choice as the dish I had in mind for the third day was very interesting. Hopefully, that will get done sometime!

    After Aloo Masala for Poori and Vada Curry for Appam, this Easy Mixed Beans Biryani is the final dish for the Combo Dishes.

    Mixed Beans Biryani

    Mixed Beans Biryani

    For the paste

    1 cup Onions
    1 no Green Chillies
    4 Garlic
    1 inch Ginger

    For the Biryani

    2 tsp Cooking Oil
    2 tsp Ghee
    2 Cloves
    1 Inch Cinnamon
    1 Cardamom
    1 Bay Leaf
    1 Mace
    1/2 no Onions
    1 medium Tomato
    2 green Chillies
    1/4 cup Peas Fresh
    1/4 cup Chickpea
    1/4 cup Double Beans
    1/4 cup Black-eyed Pea
    1.5 cups Jeeraga Samba Rice
    2.5 cups Water
    Salt to taste
    A Pinch Turmeric Powder

    For the paste

    Grind all the ingredients listed to a smooth paste.

    For the Biryani

    Soak the rice for 20 mins.
    Soak all the beans overnight. Change water a couple of times. Keep it aside.
    In a pressure cooker, heat oil and ghee.
    Add all the whole spices listed and saute for a minute.
    Then add the ground paste and continue cooking on high flame till the onion paste turns colour.
    Next, add the onions and green chilies. Saute well.
    then add the tomato pieces, salt, and turmeric. Simmer and let the tomatoes turn mushy.
    Now add the soaked beans and saute well. Simmer for 5 to 7 mins, let everything combine well.
    Add water and bring to a boil.
    Drain the water from rice and add to the boiling water.
    Adjust spice if required. Cover with lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
    Serve with Onion Raitha

    How to make Mixed Beans Biryani
    Mixed Beans Biryani
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    Mixed Bean Biryani

    Mixed Bean Biryani is a one pot meal with spicy Indian Masala and protein rice beans included. Its a complete meal on itself and you just need a Raitha on the side to enjoy this meal.
    Course Main Dish - Rice
    Cuisine South Indian
    By Cook Method Pressure Cooker
    Occasion Lunch Box
    Dish Type Combo Dishes
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 3 people
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the paste

    • 1 cup Onions
    • 1 no Green Chillies
    • 4 Garlic
    • 1 inch Ginger

    For the Biryani

    • 2 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 2 tsp Ghee
    • 2 Cloves
    • 1 inch Cinnamon
    • 1 Cardamom
    • 1 Bay leaf
    • 1 Mace
    • 1/2 no Onions
    • 1 medium Tomato
    • 2 Green Chilies
    • 1/4 cup Peas Fresh
    • 1/4 cup Chickpea
    • 1/4 cup Double Beans
    • 1/4 cup Black-eyed Pea
    • 1.5 cups Jeeraga Samba Rice
    • 2.5 cups Water
    • Salt to taste
    • A Pinch Turmeric powder

    Instructions

    For the paste

    • Grind all the ingredients listed to a smooth paste.

    For the Biryani

    • Soak the rice for 20 mins.
    • Soak all the beans overnight. Change water couple of times. Keep it aside.
    • In a pressure cooker, heat oil and ghee.
    • Add all the whole spices listed and saute for a minute.
    • Then add the ground paste and continue cooking on high flame till the onion paste turns colour.
    • Next, add the onions and green chilies. Saute well.
    • then add the tomato pieces, salt, and turmeric. Simmer and let the tomatoes turn mushy.
    • Now add the soaked beans and saute well. Simmer for 5 to 7 mins, let everything combine well.
    • Add water and bring to a boil.
    • Drain the water from rice and add to the boiling water.
    • Adjust spice if required. Cover with lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
    • Serve with Onion Raitha
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    Comments

    1. varadaskitchen says

      June 05, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      We make plans but sometimes things work out differently. The biryani is a perfect one pot meal and goes great with raita. Protein rich and nutritious.

      Reply
    2. Priya Suresh says

      June 06, 2018 at 12:02 am

      WOw, such a nutritious and filling biriyani, i love mixed beans especially in briyani. Lipsmacking here Valli. Love to finish that plate.

      Reply
    3. Suma Gandlur says

      June 06, 2018 at 9:09 am

      Loving the mixed beans twist to the biryani. It is such a filling and protein rich biryani.

      Reply
    4. Suja Ram says

      June 06, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      Thats a nutritious Biryani with my favourite Onion raita. Simple yet very delicious Combo!

      Reply
    5. vaishalisabnani says

      June 06, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      Biryanis and raita are a combo which never fails . The use of mixed beans sounds great , making the rice wholesome .

      Reply
    6. Nalini says

      June 06, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      Your version sounds different than mine,looks colorful.Well balanced and a healthy one pot meal.

      Reply
    7. Harini says

      June 07, 2018 at 4:19 am

      I also resort to these kind of one pot meals when I am in a hurry and a hearty meal is warranted. Should try adding mixed beans next time.

      Reply
    8. Gayathri Kumar says

      June 07, 2018 at 10:11 am

      I always make one pot meals during holidays, since I get more time to rest. This biryani with mixed beans looks so delicious and I would be really happy to have that plate for myself.

      Reply
    9. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      June 09, 2018 at 4:14 am

      Biriyani is a wonderful choice for one pot meal and you have made a protein filled one. I need to try jeeraga samba rice once. I have heard about how flavorful it is.

      Reply
    10. Renu says

      June 14, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      So true, I am a vegetarian and my family a non-vegetarian, I resort to such meals many a time, and it is a completely healthy meal in itself. I have yet to make a biryani with mixed beans. Would love to try your version.

      Reply
    11. Annapurnaz says

      June 15, 2018 at 9:54 pm

      One pot dishes make life easier when you are not in a mood to spend too much time in kitchen. This biryani full of flavors and packed with nutrients looks very delicious.

      Reply
    12. chefmireille says

      June 21, 2018 at 8:46 am

      love the variety of beans you used - both nutritious and delicious

      Reply
    13. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

      June 23, 2018 at 12:09 am

      Pack with all yummy flavours and it really makes a best biriyani paired with simple raita!!

      Reply
    14. Sowmya:) says

      July 02, 2018 at 7:32 am

      That looks gorgeous Valli. Biryani always scares me but you make it look so easy....maybe I will dare and try it after all! Bookmarking this. Yum yum yum

      Reply
    15. Padmajha PJ says

      July 02, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      This is an awesome briyani Srivalli!My kids keep asking for briyani in the lunch box and no matter how I make it, they need a new variety. Luckily the lil one loved beans / legumes so this is something both of them will love!

      Reply

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