Description
Aromatic and flavorful Restaurant Style Vegetable Biryani is a delightful dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine to your dining table. This vibrant biryani is a harmonious blend of fragrant basmati rice, fresh vegetables, and a medley of aromatic spices that create an explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy family dinners, this recipe will impress both vegetarian and non-vegetarian guests alike. With easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate this restaurant-quality dish at home and enjoy the comforting experience it offers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1.5 tablespoons ghee
- 2 medium red onions
- 1 small potato
- 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 medium carrot
- 5–6 green beans
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- Various spices (cardamom, cloves, cumin seeds, saffron)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, mint)
Instructions
- Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes and then drain.
- In a heavy pot, heat ghee and sauté half of the whole spices until fragrant.
- Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown; set aside half for garnishing.
- Stir in cubed vegetables and cook briefly.
- Lower heat and mix in yogurt, spices, saffron milk, and chopped herbs.
- Layer soaked rice over the vegetable mix and add water without stirring.
- Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 25–30 minutes or until done.
- Fluff with a fork and garnish with fried onions, cilantro, mint, and rose water.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg