veg biryani recipe-How did you make this

 Veg biryani is a popular Indian dish that is made by layering spiced vegetables and rice in a pot and cooking it slowly over low heat. It is a perfect one-pot meal that is both nutritious and flavorful. Here is a recipe for veg biryani that serves four people.


Ingredients:


2 cups basmati rice

3 cups water

1 large onion, sliced

1 medium-sized carrot, chopped

1 medium-sized potato, chopped

1/2 cup green peas

1/2 cup green beans, chopped

1/2 cup cauliflower florets

1/4 cup cashews

1/4 cup raisins

2 tablespoons ghee or oil

1 bay leaf

1 cinnamon stick

2-3 green cardamom pods

2-3 cloves

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon ginger paste

1 teaspoon garlic paste

2 teaspoons biryani masala

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/4 teaspoon red chili powder

1/4 teaspoon garam masala

Salt to taste

Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:


Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain the water and keep the rice aside.


Heat ghee or oil slowly in a large pot or pan on medium heat in the oven. Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green cardamom pods, and cloves. Saute the spices for 2 minutes till the smell comes.


Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown. Add ginger paste and garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.


Add chopped carrots, potatoes, green beans, cauliflower florets, and green peas. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.


Add biryani masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.


Add soaked rice to the pot and stir gently until the rice is well coated with the spice mixture.


Add 3 cups of water and stir well. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and let it cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.


In a small pan, fry cashews and raisins in a little ghee until golden brown.


Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. And, whisk the rice with a spoon.


Garnish the biryani with fried cashews, raisins, and fresh coriander leaves.


Your delicious veg biryani is now ready to serve!

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