Veg Biryani

Ingredients

2 cups Basmati rice
6 cups water
2 bay leaves
4 cloves
2 green cardamoms
1-inch cinnamon stick Salt to taste

For Vegetables

1 cup potato,
cubed 1 cup carrot,
chopped 1 cup green peas
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 onion,
thinly sliced 2 tomatoes,
chopped 2 green chilies, slit
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
½ cup yogurt

Spices

2 tbsp Vijaya Foods red chilly Powder
1 tsp red chili powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
Salt to taste

Other Ingredients

2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp ghee
Fresh coriander leaves,
chopped Fresh mint leaves
, chopped Fried onions (optional)
A few saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk (optional)

Method

Step 1: Cook the Rice

1. Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
2. Boil water with bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add rice and cook until it is about 70–80% done.
4. Drain and keep aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Vegetable Masala

1. Heat oil and ghee in a large pan.
2. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add green chilies and ginger-garlic paste. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
5. Add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and Vijaya Foods Biryani Masala.
6. Mix in yogurt and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Add potatoes, carrots, peas, and cauliflower.
8. Cook until vegetables are tender.
9. Add salt as needed.

Step 3: Layer the Biryani

1. Spread half of the cooked rice over the vegetable mixture.
2. Sprinkle coriander leaves, mint leaves, and fried onions.
3. Add the remaining rice on top.
4. Drizzle saffron milk and a little ghee over the rice.

Step 4: Dum Cooking

1. Cover the pan tightly with a lid.
2. Cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes.
3. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before opening.

Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with raita, pickle, papad, and salad.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4–5 people