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vegetable-biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
A classic Indian rice dish - Vegetable Biryani. Incredibly flavorful thanks to the help of various fragrant spices, nuts, fruits, and all those colorful veggies.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy, Indian
Servings: 6
Calories: 134 kcal
Author: Vicky
Ingredients
  • 1 pinch asafoetida
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1/4 tablespoon red chili pwoder
  • 1 tablespoon Biryani rice masala
  • 1 potato peeled and finely cubed
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1/2 green chili diced
  • 1/2 inch piece of ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • small piece of cabbage chopped
  • 1 carrot peeled and sliced
  • 1 pepper cubed
  • handful of green peas
  • handful of cashews
  • handful of raisins
  • 1 pomegranate
  • 1 apple peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 to mato cubed
  • handful of cilantro chopped
  • 1 glass basmati rice
  • 2 glasses water
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a deep pan (like a wok) and when hot add asafoetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and garam masala.
  2. When fragrant add cashews, green chili, ginger, garlic, potatoes, onions, green peas, cabbage, carrot and pepper. Cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add rice, salt, turmeric, red chili powder and rice masala. Stir to mix.
  4. Add water, bring to a boil and simmer, covered for 10-15 minutes. Check and continue cooking or add more water if rice is still not cooked through.
  5. Serve garnished with tomatoes, raisins, pomegranate seeds, apple, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Vegetable Biryani
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 1188mg52%
Potassium 364mg10%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1715IU34%
Vitamin C 12.8mg16%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.