INDIAN VEG BIRYANI RECIPE

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• Serves - 4
• Preparation time - 45 Minutes
• Cooking Time - 45 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup - of Basmati Rice
• ½ cup - Water
• 1 cup - Cauliflower Florets
• ½ cup - Chopped Potatoes
• ¼ cup - Chopped Carrots
• ¼ cup - Chopped French Beans
• 8 - White Mushrooms
• 1 tbsp - Chopped Garlic
• 2 - Green Chilies

FOR RICE

• 3 - Green Cardamoms
• 1 - Black Cardamom
• 3 - Cloves
• 1 - Cinnamon
• 1 - Bay Leaf
• 2 - Mace Strands
• 2 Cups - Water
• 1 Tsp - Salt

FOR BIRYANI

• 3 tsp - Cooking oil or Ghee
• 1 tsp - Caraway Seeds(Sahjeera)
• 3 - Green Cardamom
• 1 - Black Cardamom
• 1 - Cinnamon
• 1 cup - Yogurt
• ½ tsp - Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp - Alcoeats Red Hot Chili Powder
• 3 cups - Water
• 2 tbsp - Cashew
• 2 tbsp - Almond
• 1 tbsp - Raisins
• Salt - As per taste

FOR LAYERING

• ¼ cup - Coriander Leaves
• ¼ cup - Chopped Mint Leaves
• 5 tbsp - Milk
• ¼ tsp - Saffron Strands
• 2 tsp - Kewra Water

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR SOAKING RICE

• Clean the basmati rice by thoroughly washing it in a stream of water until no starch residue is visible. Allow it to soak for half an hour with one cup of liquid.
• Allow the rice to sit in the drained water for 30 minutes, then transfer it to a separate bowl.

COOKING RICE

• Use a deep-sided pan and fill it with water. Heat the contents on a high flame.
• Once the water has reached a boiling point, add salt along with bay leaves, green cardamoms, cloves, black cardamom, cinnamon, and strands of mace to complete your mixture.
• Now, add soaked basmati rice.
• Rice should be partially cooked.
• Now, drain the rice water and keep it aside.

PREPARING VEGETABLE CURRY

• Begin by melting some ghee in a  pressure cooker or saucepan. Once the ghee is heated, add the aromatic spices: sahjeera, tej patta, green cardamom, cloves, black cardamom, and cinnamon. Allow them to sauté until they begin to crackle for a deeper flavor.
• Gently sauté the onions on a low-to-medium flame, stirring occasionally.
• When the onions are simmering away, scoop one cup of plain yogurt into a bowl and stir with a spoon or whisk until the mixture is creamy.
• Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, along with slices of green chili or finely chopped pieces if you prefer.
• Combine the turmeric and red chili powder, stirring until evenly mixed.
• Stir in the diced vegetables and cook for a minute or two
• Turn down the heat and slowly incorporate the whisked curd (yogurt) while stirring. As soon as you add it, pour water into a pressure cooker or if in a pan. Ensure that everything is mixed well. Add salt and mix again.
• Utilizing a pressure cooker, whistle the vegetables 1 time for 3-4 minutes at medium heat. For conventional pots, cook until the veggies are delicate - taking care not to overcook them.
• Gently heat 4 to 5 tablespoons of milk in the microwave or a small pan on the stove. Stir in 1⁄4 teaspoon of saffron strands, remove from heat and let stand.
• Stir in a mix of cashews, raisins, and almonds (blanched or raw) into the vegetable gravy. Then taste to assess the seasoning, adding extra salt as needed. Set aside once ready.

LAYERING

• Begin by pouring half of the vegetable gravy into a pan with a thick base.
• Place half of the partially cooked rice in an even layer.
• Generously distribute the minced coriander, mint, and saffron-infused milk over the top.
• Pour the remaining vegetable gravy into layers.
• As a final layer, place the last part of the rice on top. Decorate it with some remaining coriander and mint leaves, and give it a sprinkle of saffron-infused milk. Lastly, garnish with kewra water for added flavor and fragrance.

DUM BIRYANI

• Seal the pot with aluminum foil for security and then put it on its lid. To seal in the moisture, use a damp cotton cloth before closing it with the top.
• Utilize a Tava/griddle/skillet and turn the heat up to medium.
• Once the tawa has heated up, reduce the heat and place the covered pan of vegetable biryani on it.
• Set the flame to its lowest setting and let your south Indian vegetable biryani simmer for 30-35 minutes. For the first 15 minutes, place the pan directly on the heat source; for the last 10 minutes, transfer it to a tawa/skillet.
• After dum cooking of 5 to 7 minutes, serve the vegetarian Hyderabadi biryani. 

Summing Up On Indian Veg Biryani Recipe

Biryanis, a much-beloved dish has been divided into two types for generations. The first is Pakki, which involves fully cooked meat being paired with partially cooked rice before finally finishing the dish together. Alternatively, Katchi sees raw mutton/vegetables marinated in yogurt and spices along with uncooked rice and then brought to completion simultaneously. 

For a tantalizingly veg handi biryani, try the classic Veg Handi Biryani Recipe. It must be cooked in a heatproof vessel made of metal or earthenware, with added flavors of powdered mace and nutmeg stirred into the rice before it's transferred to the handi for that irresistible depth of flavor.