Best 9 Easy Vegetable Biryani Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy way to make a delicious vegetable biryani? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create a flavorful and satisfying vegetable biryani that will tantalize your taste buds. With minimal ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can prepare this delectable dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced cook, this recipe is perfect for creating a crowd-pleasing meal that is both healthy and flavorful. So grab your apron and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the art of making easy vegetable biryani.

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EASY VEGETABLE BIRYANI (VEGAN)



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Packed full of flavour and healthy vegetables this Easy Vegetable Biryani is quick, simple and delicious - the perfect midweek meal! It's also vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free.

Provided by Eb Gargano

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 aubergine (chopped into 1cm chunks)
½ cauliflower (chopped into small florets)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion (sliced)
1 red pepper (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (grated)
1 teaspoon chilli flakes ((or 1 fresh chilli diced or to taste))
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons turmeric
300 g basmati rice
400 ml tin coconut milk
200 ml water ((half fill the empty coconut milk tin))
100 g frozen peas (no need to defrost)
2 tablespoons of fresh coriander (chopped finely (plus extra for garnish))

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 220C / 200C fan / gas mark 7 / 425F.
  • Place all the ingredients for the Cumin Roasted Aubergine and Cauliflower in a large oven tray and toss together. When the oven has heated up, roast the vegetables for 20 minutes or until soft.
  • Meanwhile, put the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, the sliced onion and pepper in a large frying pan or sauté pan (must have a lid). Fry gently, with the lid on, for 5 minutes or until softened but not browned. Stir occasionally.
  • Remove the lid, add the garlic, chilli and spices and fry for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the rice and stir to coat the rice in the onions, garlic and spices, then add the coconut milk and water and bring to the boil. Put the lid on the frying pan and turn the heat right down, simmer for 7 minutes.
  • Add the peas to the pan, stir and replace the lid. Cook for a further 5 minutes or until the rice is done to your liking. If it starts sticking before the rice is cooked, add an extra splash of water.
  • Finally stir in the roasted aubergine and cauliflower and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander.
  • Sprinkle extra coriander on top and serve with all your favourite extras, such as naan breads, pickles and chutneys.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 kcal, Carbohydrate 91 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 653 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGETABLE BIRYANI



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A very tasty and interesting biryani; the color looks appetizing and the taste is great! It's delicious served with mint chutney or simple, plain yogurt.

Provided by Asmaa'

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), or olive oil
1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
½ teaspoon cumin seed
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
7 peppercorns
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 tomato, diced
½ cup water
½ cup peas
½ cup diced carrot
½ cup diced potato
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground red chile pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
4 cups water
2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Melt ghee in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cumin seed, cinnamon stick, and peppercorns; cook until the spices are fragrant, and the cumin seeds begin to pop, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in ginger garlic paste, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas, carrot, and potato. Season with chicken bouillon, salt, red chile, black pepper, garam masala, and turmeric. Stir well, then cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Pour in 4 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, stir in basmati rice, reduce heat to medium, recover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook until the rice has softened, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6 calories, Carbohydrate 86.9 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1043.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

EASY VEGETABLE BIRYANI RECIPE



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Vegetable Biryani is a bold and flavorful Indian rice dish with bell peppers, peas, carrots and potatoes in a spiced rice dish made with turmeric, garam masala and other warm spices.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 tablespoons olive oil (or ghee if available)
1 yellow onion (cut into 1/2-inch dice)
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
1 roma tomato (minced finely)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup peas
1 carrot (sliced into thin coins)
2 russet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
1 green bell pepper (sliced)
2 stalks celery (thinly sliced)
1 cup cauliflower florets
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups basmati rice (rinsed and drained)

Steps:

  • Add olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion, and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup water.
  • Bring to a simmer, and cook until the water has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  • Add in the peas, carrot, potato, bell pepper, celery and cauliflower and stir well.
  • Add in the salt, cayenne, black pepper, garam masala, turmeric, cumin and cinnamon, stirring well.
  • Add in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  • Rinse basmati rice.
  • Add in the basmati rice, reduce to low heat and cook (covered) for 18-20 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and let sit, covered, for five minutes before opening and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1435 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY VEGETABLE BIRYANI (ONE POT MEALS)



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This is a quick way to prepare delicious restaurant style briyani in less than 30 minutes. You don't have to grind any specific masala. All you need is a bowl full of veggies and a cup of good basmati rice. Since I had some frozen ready to use sweet corn I used it today while making briyani. You can

Provided by Rekha Shivakumar

Categories     lunch     main course     Main Dish

Yield 4 number

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups basmati rice
1/2 cup Onion (Finely Chopped)
1 cup Mixed Veggies (I used carrot, beans, potato, capsicum)
3 Tomatoes
1 Green Chillies
1/2 cup sweet corn ((optional))
1/4 tbsp ginger garlic (paste)
2 tbsps yogurt
1/2 tsp Red Chilli Coriander Garam Masala
1 tbsp salt
1 Bay leaf
1 Cinnamon stick
4 Cloves
5 Elaichi
1 tbsp ghee
1/2 tbsp Saunf
1/4 tbsp Mustard Seeds
coriander leaves
mint leaves

Steps:

  • Soak Basmati rice in water according to package instructions. I generally use IndiaGate Classic Basmati rice. It needs to be soaked for atleast 30 minutes
  • In the mean time chop all the veggies lengthwise
  • Heat ghee in a pressure pan
  • Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, elaichi and cloves
  • Saute for a minute
  • Then add saunf, mustard seeds. Let them splutter
  • Add onions and tomatoes along with ginger garlic paste
  • Saute in medium flame until onions become translucent and the raw smell of ginger garlic goes off
  • Now add chopped vegetables and the dry powders one by one
  • Add salt and 1/2 cup of water.
  • Let the veggies be cooked for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Now wash the soaked basmati rice and then add it to the pressure pan.
  • Add 2 cups of water, 2tbsp yogurt. Sprinkle fresh coriander & mint leaves. Using a spatula gently mix everything together
  • Close the pressure pan. simmer the flame.Generally basmati rice gets cooked in 12-15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes (approx) turn off the stove and let the rice gets cooled for about 10 minutes. If you mix biryani when its hot there are chances that rice might get mashed up. So wait until it gets cooled down
  • Serve briyani with onion raita or any gravy of your choice.

QUICK & EASY VEGETABLE BIRYANI



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A great tasting dish that can be put together and cooked in just 15 minutes.

Provided by samjones01

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Add a splash of oil to a saucepan and gently fry onions until soft. Add the frozen vegetables and the rice and stir.
  • Add curry paste to the vegetables and mix. Pour over stock and leave to simmer until rice is cooked. Stir from time to time and check consistency of the rice. Add more water if necessary.

VEGETABLE BIRYANI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

3/4 cups basmati rice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons blanched, sliced almonds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
3 whole cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons blanched, sliced almonds
1 1/2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
5 whole cardamom pods
1 cup small cauliflower florets
3 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 small new potatoes (about 6 ounces), peeled and quartered
1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons toasted shredded coconut
2 tablespoons toasted blanched, sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Make the rice: Place the rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, over medium-high heat. Add the golden raisins, almonds, turmeric, cumin seed, coriander seed, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick and cook, stirring, until toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 1 minute more. Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, (wrap the lid tightly with a kitchen towel), cover, and steam until the rice is tender, 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, make the vegetables. Melt the butter in a medium straight-sided skillet with a tight-fitting lid, over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the golden raisins, almonds, coriander seed, cumin seed, and cardamom and cook, stirring, until toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cauliflower, green beans, potatoes, carrots, and salt. Raise the heat to high, pour in the water, and cook, covered, for 4 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender and most of the water has evaporated, about 1 1/2 minutes more.
  • Add the rice to the vegetable mixture and, using a rubber spatula, stir to combine. Season with salt to taste. Divide the vegetable-rice mixture among plates and top with some of the toasted coconut and almonds. Serve immediately.

ONE-POT VEGETABLE BIRYANI



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Vegetable biryani may be the underdog of biryanis since it's often overshadowed by meatier varieties. But like other formidable yet unsung dishes, this one's adaptability helps it hold its own. Recipes vary across South Asia: Hyderabadi versions are known for their fieriness, while milder, nuttier variations dominate northern regions. This one falls somewhere in the middle. Use any vegetables you have, such as nutty cauliflower, sweet peas and crunchy carrots. Nuts and fresh or dried fruits add a confetti of flavors and textures. This recipe skips the layering typically called for in favor of conveniently stirring everything together. Luckily, using fewer dishes doesn't compromise flavor.

Provided by Zainab Shah

Categories     dinner, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 cups basmati rice
1/4 cup ghee or any neutral oil
1 dried bay leaf
2 whole star anise (optional)
4 whole cloves
4 cardamom pods
4 fresh Thai green chiles or green finger chiles, stems removed
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger paste or freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon garlic paste or freshly grated garlic
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chile powder or other ground red chile
1 plum tomato, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small potato, peeled and finely diced
1 cup small cauliflower florets
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1/2 cup cut green beans (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fine sea salt
2 1/2 cups unsalted vegetable stock or water
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus 3 lemon slices
1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds (optional)
1/4 cup toasted or fried cashews, halved (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice, cover with cold water in a bowl and soak for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat ghee in a large pot over medium until it melts, 30 to 45 seconds. Add bay leaf, star anise, cloves, cardamom and green chiles and fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion and fry, stirring often, until they start turning golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ginger and garlic and continue frying and stirring until the raw smell dissipates, about 1 minute. Add turmeric and red chile powder and stir for 30 seconds to toast (don't let them burn). Add tomato and 2 tablespoons water. Add half of cilantro and mint. Continue stirring until the tomato starts to break down, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the carrot, potato, cauliflower, green peas, green beans, yogurt and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until the ingredients are incorporated.
  • Drain the rice and add to the pot, along with the lemon juice and garam masala. Stir until everything is evenly mixed. Add the vegetable stock and stir. Cover and cook on medium for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir. Add the rest of the cilantro and mint and the lemon slices. Cover and cook on low for 20 minutes. Turn off the stove and let the pot stand for 15 minutes. Fluff the rice and garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds and cashews if you like.

EASY VEGGIE BIRYANI



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This tasty Indian-inspired dish is faster than a takeaway

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

250g basmati rice
400g special mixed frozen vegetables
a generous handful of raisins
1 vegetable stock cube
2 tbsp korma curry paste
a generous handful of roasted salted cashew nuts

Steps:

  • Boil the kettle. Get out a large microwaveable bowl and pile in the rice, veg and raisins.
  • Pour 600ml/1 pint boiling water over the rice mixture and crumble in the stock cube, then stir in the curry paste. Cover the bowl with cling film, leaving a small gap at the side to let out the steam. Cook on full power (850 watts) for 12 minutes - if your microwave is less powerful, add 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the microwave and stand, still covered, for 5 minutes to complete the cooking - if you don't let it stand the rice will be too nutty. Fluff up the rice, scatter with cashews and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 1.42 milligram of sodium

VEGETABLE QUINOA BIRYANI RECIPE BY TASTY



Vegetable Quinoa Biryani Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado oil, whole dry chili peppers, whole bay leaves, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, whole cumin seeds, zucchini, medium onion, small eggplant, mixed vegetable, green chiles, garlic, ginger, paprika, red chili powder, turmeric, salt, biryani masala pack, water, cooked quinoa

Provided by Gita Kshatriya

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon avocado oil
2 whole dry chili peppers
2 whole bay leaves
½ cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
4 whole cloves
½ teaspoon whole cumin seeds, jeeru
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 small eggplant, thinly sliced
1 cup mixed vegetable
2 green chiles, sliced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ginger, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon red chili powder
½ teaspoon turmeric, hardar
1 teaspoon salt, (adjust based on taste preference)
2 teaspoons biryani masala pack
½ cup water
4 cups cooked quinoa

Steps:

  • Heat avocado oil in a pan. To this, add whole spices like bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, dry chili peppers, cloves and whole cumin seeds.
  • Once the spices start to sizzle, add the chopped veggies and garlic and ginger.
  • Add the remainder of the spices and water and mix well.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, until veggies have softened and the flavors have incorporated.
  • In a separate pan, alternate with a bed of quinoa layered with the cooked veggies.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • To make the rice more flavorful, soak it in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add color and flavor to the biryani. Some good options include carrots, peas, bell peppers, and potatoes.
  • If you don't have any yogurt on hand, you can use sour cream or buttermilk instead.
  • Be sure to cook the rice and vegetables until they are tender, but not mushy.
  • Garnish the biryani with fresh cilantro, mint, and sliced almonds before serving.

Conclusion:

Vegetable biryani is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give vegetable biryani a try!

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