Veg Biryani

A traditional spiced rice dish with lots of vegetables makes a delicious side dish or vegetarian main dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 412 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• ½ cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
• 1 large onion, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips
• 5 fresh curry leaves
• 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
• ½ cup fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon biryani masala powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook onion and curry leaves, stirring occasionally, until onion is dark brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Add tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, soak rice in water to cover for 10 minutes. Drain well.

Step 3

Add beans, carrots, peas, potato, chile powder, biryani masala powder, and salt to onion mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in drained rice and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Stir in cilantro and let stand, covered, 10 minutes before serving.