Vegetable Biryani

Ingredients:

  • Rice – 1 cup
  • Mixed Veg – 1 to 1 1/2 cup (or chopped carrots, green beans, cauliflower, peas )
  • Green Chillis – 2 (slit them open) (if not available, substitute with 1/2 tsp more chilli powder)
  • Onions – 1 (sliced)
  • Tomatoes – 1 medium (sliced)
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
  • Chilli Powder – 2 tsp
  • Dhania powder(coriander powder) – 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Garam Masala – 1/2 tsp (or garam masala items like cloves, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, sombu etc)
  • Salt – to taste
  • Oil

Method:

Heat oil in the cooker, put garam masala items, then add the sliced onions and saute for a while. Then, add the ginger garlic paste and green chillies and saute for a couple of mins. Then, add the chilli powder, turmeric powder and fry for a minute. Then, add the tomatoes and mixed vegetables. Fry this mixture for a while till the veggies are covered with the masalas. Then, add the rice and required amount of water and salt. Pressure cook for 5 -10 minutes.

Miscellaneous:

  • Tips: Make sure not to overcook the rice. Be sure to add the right amount of water depending on the rice you use. Serve with chips.
  • Serves 4-5
  • Cooking Time: 20 min
  • Cuisine: Indian

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