Vegetable Biryani

Time

Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min · 65 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   For the rice. Clean, wash and soak the rice for approximately 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.

   15 min
2. 2

   In a large pan, boil 3 cups of water with clove, cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamom and salt and then add the rice.

3. 3

   Cover and simmer till the rice is nearly cooked. Drain and keep aside. For the vegetable gravy.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. When they crackle, add the onions and ginger-garlic paste and sauté till the onions turn golden brown.

5. 5

   Add the chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and garam masala and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

   3 min
6. 6

   Add the chopped tomatoes and cook over a slow flame for 7 to 8 minutes. Add the milk and continue to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the boiled vegetables and paneer and mix well. How to proceed. Combine the curds, coriander and saffron and mix well. In a deep vessel, arrange the vegetable gravy on the base. Top with the rice and spoon the curd mixture and ghee over the rice.

8. 8

   Cover with a tight lid and cook on a tava (griddle) over a slow flame for 25 to 30 minutes or bake in a pre-heated oven at 200ºC (400ºF) for 20 minutes.

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