Easy Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice is lightly fried with cumin, cloves and onion, then simmered with garam masala, chili powder and mixed vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 277 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups water
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ teaspoon whole cloves
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 cup basmati rice
• chili powder to taste
• 2 tablespoons garam masala
• 1 ¼ tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse and soak rice for 30 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute cumin seeds and cloves for less than 1 minute. Saute the onion, stirring constantly, until brown. Stir in rice and fry for about 1 minute, stirring. Stir in the water, salt, garam masala, chili powder and vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and stir in butter before serving.