Made with AI
Spicy Vegetable Biryani
Ingredients
- basmati rice300 g
- mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans)200 g
- vegetable oil2 tablespoons
- onion, sliced1 medium
- ginger-garlic paste2 tablespoons
- red chili powder2 tablespoons
- garam masala1 teaspoon
- cumin seeds1 teaspoon
- saltto taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
- 3
Add the sliced onion and sauté until golden brown.
- 4
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 5
Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
- 7
Add the soaked and drained rice to the pot and gently mix with the vegetables and spices.
- 8
Pour in 600ml of water and bring to a boil.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- 10
Turn off the heat and let the biryani rest for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.
- 11
Serve hot with raita or your choice of side dish.
