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    Home » Rice, Noodles and Pasta » Vegetable Biryani Recipe

    Vegetable Biryani Recipe

    Published: Jun 26, 2011 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 20 Comments

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    This easy Vegetable Biryani recipe comes handy when you have leftover cooked rice or try something new. One pot meal always comes handy be it when you want to pack for office or when you want to travel. Especially when you plan for a picnic, I am sure you will want to pack something that is not messy and easy to pack. But at the same time, full of balanced nutrition in your box.

    On a regular basis, I plan for one pot meals twice a week. Makes a great way to include all the vegetable in one meal. Finding another recipe that turns out well is a real boon. Enjoy this wonderful blend of spices with vegetables in a rice.

    What's even better is you can make this dish with leftover rice too.

    Vegetable Biryani Recipe

    2 cups Rice
    1 medium Onions
    1 cup Mixed Vegetables I used Beans, Carrot, Potatoes, Peas
    Salt to taste
    2 tsp Oil

    Masala to be ground

    4 pieces Cinnamon I used 1"
    2 Cloves
    1 Cardamom
    1 tsp Coriander Seeds
    1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
    2 to 3 Garlic
    1 inch Ginger
    1 small Onions
    Coriander Leaves handful
    3 to 4 Green Chilli as per taste
    4 to 6 tbsp Coconut grated
    2 medium Tomatoes

    Method to prepare:

    To make the masala:

    Add water and grind all the masala to a smooth paste.

    Wash and finely chop all the vegetables. Microwave all the vegetables for 10 mins.

    Wash and soak rice for 15 mins. Then pressure cook or pan cook the rice with 4 cups water. check to make sure the grains are separate.

    To make the biryani:

    In a nonstick pan, add oil, saute onion juliennes. When it turns colour add the ground masala and fry till the raw smell goes.

    Then add the cooked vegetables and mix well. Finally, add the cooked rice and combine everything. Close with a tight lid to make sure the flavors mix well.

    Serve with Raita

    Recipe

    Vegetable Biryani
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    Vegetable Biryani Recipe

    Course Lunch Box, Main Dish - Rice
    Cuisine My Kitchen
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    Occasion Kids Lunch Box, Picnic
    By Diet Kid Friendly
    Dish Type Kids Lunch Box
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Rice

    • 2 cups Rice
    • 1 medium Onions
    • 1 cup Mixed Vegetables I used Beans, Carrot, Potatoes, Peas
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tsp Oil

    Masala to be ground

    • 4 pieces Cinnamon I used 1"
    • 2 Cloves
    • 1 Cardamom
    • 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
    • 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
    • 2 to 3 Garlic
    • 1 inch Ginger
    • 1 small Onions
    • Coriander leaves handful
    • 3 to 4 Green Chilli as per taste
    • 4 to 6 tbsp Coconut grated
    • 2 medium Tomatoes

    Instructions

    To make the masala:

    • Add water and grind all the masala to a smooth paste.
    • Wash and finely chop all the vegetables. Microwave all the vegetables for 10 mins.
    • Wash and soak rice for 15 mins. Then pressure cook or pan cook the rice with 4 cups water. check to make sure the grains are separate.

    To make the biryani:

    • In a nonstick pan, add oil, saute onion juliennes. When it turns colour add the ground masala and fry till the raw smell goes.
    • Then add the cooked vegetables and mix well. Finally, add the cooked rice and combine everything. Close with a tight lid to make sure the flavors mix well.
    • Serve with Raita
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    Comments

    1. Archana says

      June 26, 2011 at 2:06 pm

      I never tried coconut in my biryani sounds interesting.Thanks.

      Reply
    2. Vardhini says

      June 26, 2011 at 7:37 pm

      All time favorite .. biriyani and raita.

      Reply
    3. PJ says

      June 26, 2011 at 2:12 pm

      Looks so inviting. Am hungry right now,wish I could grab it off the screen.

      Reply
    4. harini-jaya says

      June 26, 2011 at 3:03 pm

      Just by changing the vegetables and tweaking the masala we can arrive at different rice varieties which are just as flavorful!

      Reply
    5. Degchi says

      June 26, 2011 at 3:14 pm

      Nice quick Biryani. one pot meal is always a time saver.

      Reply
    6. Aarthi says

      June 26, 2011 at 3:15 pm

      this is my favorite dish

      Reply
    7. jayasree says

      June 26, 2011 at 4:52 pm

      Veg biryani is the most favored one pot meal. I don't usually add tomatoes while grinding. It surely adds some color to the rice.

      Reply
    8. Mélange ! says

      June 26, 2011 at 6:09 pm

      Yes,this is a boon.One pot meal full of goodness !

      Reply
    9. Pavani says

      June 26, 2011 at 6:23 pm

      Super delicious biryani Valli. Spice paste sounds yummy. Will have to try your version next time.

      Reply
    10. divya says

      June 27, 2011 at 2:15 am

      wow so tempting !! looks so wonderful !!

      Reply
    11. Mom Chef says

      June 27, 2011 at 8:25 am

      Delicious One Pot meal Valli.. Do check if you can share it at my ongoing event dear 🙂

      Reply
    12. Priya says

      June 27, 2011 at 4:28 am

      Never say no to vegetabme briyani,looks delicious and inviting..

      Reply
    13. Divya Vikram says

      June 27, 2011 at 5:10 am

      Love one pot rice dishes Valli. This looks delicious.

      Reply
    14. Archana Vivek says

      June 27, 2011 at 5:47 am

      Looks delicioud Valli. Have you tried by adding 1/4 cup of buttermilk to the vegetables while frying them.It will also taste really great. Try them out if you have not. This version is also very nice.

      Reply
    15. Usha says

      June 27, 2011 at 11:01 am

      I love biryani and this looks delicious!

      Reply
    16. Sin-A-Mon (Monika) says

      June 27, 2011 at 4:59 pm

      looks lovely

      Reply
    17. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says

      June 27, 2011 at 5:31 pm

      wow, looks inviting and I love meals like these 🙂

      Reply
    18. Cool Lassi(e) says

      June 28, 2011 at 2:41 am

      This biryani looks awesome! Its been ages since I made some. Yum!

      Reply
    19. SouthIndianHome says

      June 28, 2011 at 12:30 pm

      Wow.My all time favorite.Looks delicious and perfect

      Reply
    20. rekhas kitchen says

      July 01, 2011 at 2:07 pm

      wooow looks soooo tempting it's my favorite too

      Reply

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