Gujarati-style Vegetable Biryani

Gujarati-style Vegetable Biryani is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish that is popular in the Gujarati cuisine. This vegetarian biryani is packed with a variety of vegetables and fragrant spices, making it a delicious and satisfying meal.

Gujarati-style Vegetable Biryani

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans, cauliflower)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • Whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or oil
  • Fried onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat ghee or oil over medium heat. Add the whole spices and cumin seeds, and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
  4. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with salt, cilantro, and mint leaves. Pour this mixture into the pot and cook for 2 minutes.
  7. Layer the soaked rice over the vegetable mixture. Pour 4 cups of water over the rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  8. Fluff the biryani with a fork and garnish with fried onions before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
55 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
60g
Protein
8g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Large pot Spoon Bowl

Tools

Cutting board Knife Frying pan

Serving suggestions

Serve the Gujarati-style Vegetable Biryani with raita (yogurt sauce) and a side of pickle for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, you can also add a pinch of saffron soaked in warm milk to the biryani before cooking.

Cost

$10