Description
A fragrant and flavorful Vegetable Dum Biryani, cooked using the traditional slow-steaming method to lock in aromatic spices and tender vegetables. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste with a simple, layered approach.
Ingredients
- Basmati rice: 2 cups
- Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, potatoes): 3 cups
- Plain yogurt: 1 cup
- Ginger garlic paste: 2 tablespoons
- Red chili powder: 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Biryani masala: 2 tablespoons
- Onions, thinly sliced: 2 large
- Ghee or clarified butter: 4 tablespoons
- Fresh mint leaves, chopped: 1/2 cup
- Coriander leaves, chopped: 1/2 cup
- Saffron strands soaked in 1/4 cup warm milk
- Green cardamom pods: 4-5
- Bay leaves: 2
- Cinnamon stick: 1 inch
- Cumin seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
Instructions
- Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear. Soak for 30 minutes. Boil water with whole spices and salt. Add soaked rice and cook until 70% done. Drain and set aside.
- Cut mixed vegetables into medium pieces. In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and biryani masala. Add vegetables and marinate for 20 minutes.
- Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot. Fry onions until golden brown; reserve some for garnish. Add marinated vegetables and cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Layer the partially cooked rice over the vegetables. Sprinkle fried onions, mint, coriander, and saffron milk on top.
- Cover the pot tightly with aluminum foil, then place the lid. Cook on high heat for 3-4 minutes until steam escapes. Reduce heat to low and cook for 45 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Gently mix before serving.
Notes
- Use aged basmati rice for the best texture.
- Ensure rice is only 70% cooked before layering.
- Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot for consistent heat.
- Do not open the lid during the dum cooking process.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Dum Cooking (Slow Steaming)
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 5-8g
- Sodium: Approx. 300-500mg
- Fat: Approx. 15-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 60-80g
- Fiber: Approx. 5-8g
- Protein: Approx. 10-15g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20-40mg