Vegetable Biryani Recipe
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Vegetable Biryani

By: Monica Shah 
"A quick and easy Indian rice dish that can serve as the main course or an appetizer!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 1 1/4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • chili powder to taste
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  1. Rinse and soak rice for 30 minutes; drain.
  2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute cumin seeds and cloves for less than 1 minute. Saute the onion, stirring constantly, until brown. Stir in rice and fry for about 1 minute, stirring. Stir in the water, salt, garam masala, chili powder and vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and stir in butter before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 277 | Total Fat: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by Jason   view full review
This turned out horribly. I followed the directions word for word. Here's my thoughts on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2004 by Cynthia Morrison   view full review
One of the better veg. biryanis I have made. I never soak basmati as I find it makes it too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2004 by ARNAKNAGSAK   view full review
This is a fabulous recipe and I highly recommend it!! I follow the Weight Watchers program...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2008 by Salafi_Sister   view full review
This was a really good biryani but I would make two suggestions for making it better...1....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2008 by veggiegreengirl   view full review
This was a pretty good recipe, first time I made veggie biryani that didn't come out all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2006 by Brandy Svensson   view full review
Added some golden raisins, toasted pine nuts, and topped with non-flavored yoghurt. A great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2010 by CA transplant   view full review
The rice got really mushy, we didn't like that. I cut back to 1TBSP garam masala, like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by eayers Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a great recipe. Very easy to cook and a great compliment to the spicy foods...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by gerrylee   view full review
It is pretty good. I put in fresh vegetables of mushroom, french beans, califlower and carrots...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by soaad ali   view full review
had to make some adjustments: increased cumin seed to 1 tbsp, skipped cloves, and decreassed...

 

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