VEGETABLE BIRYANI (SOUTH AFRICA)

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Make and share this Vegetable Biryani (South Africa) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 large onions, sliced
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons clarified butter
6 chili peppers, crushed into a paste (I will use a lesser amount of chili paste or crushed red pepper flakes) or 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (I will use a lesser amount of chili paste or crushed red pepper flakes)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced (2-inch piece)
10 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry lentils, pre-soaked
1/2 lb green peas
1/2 lb carrot, chopped
1/2 lb green beans, chopped
3 large tomatoes, chopped
6 whole cloves
4 inches cinnamon sticks
6 cardamom pods, crushed
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 sprigs of fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, pounded
2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked (basamati is good)
6 large potatoes, chopped into large chunks
1 -2 teaspoon salt
5 -6 cups hot water
yogurt, to serve

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy skillet or stew pot, fry the onions in butter until they are golden brown. With a slotted spoon, remove about 1/3 of the slices and set aside.
  • Add to the pot the ginger, garlic and chili paste, and fry for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly. Then add the lentils, green peas, carrots and green beans. Reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, adding more butter or a bit of oil if needed.
  • Add the tomatoes, spices and mint, and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Then pour a cup of hot water, cover, and simmer until vegetables are about half cooked.
  • Add rice, potatoes, salt and another 4-5 cups of hot water (use the lesser amount if your vegetables have created quite a bit of liquid). Cover again, and cook for another 20-30 minutes until rice is done and water is absorbed.
  • To serve, garnish with the reserved onion slices, and pass around a bowl of yogurt as a sauce.

Amgaa Amaa
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I'm not usually a fan of biryani, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of vegetables and spices was perfect, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sara Sy
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't take too long. The flavors are delicious, and my family loved it.


Zagham mustafah
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies.


Cashapp Flip
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation. I'll definitely be making this again.


Edward Joslin
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I've tried many vegetable biryani recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Lightning Wolf
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This is a great recipe for people who are new to cooking Indian food. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


Priya Jacob
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add any vegetables that I have on hand, and it always turns out great. The flavors are amazing, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful.


Shajahan Kallada
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make biryani. The vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rex Edadahz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The vegetables are always cooked perfectly and the spices are spot-on. I highly recommend this recipe.


Norulhaq Naizai
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This is my new favorite biryani recipe. The vegetables are tender and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced. I love that it's a vegetarian dish, but it's still packed with flavor.


Beatrice Fosuaa
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


SANTTo 731
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and didn't take too long. The flavors were delicious, and my family loved it.


Danielle Griffes
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I'm not usually a fan of biryani, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of vegetables and spices was perfect, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Roke
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My family loved this dish! The vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the spices were just right. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies.


Saboor Mughal
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This vegetable biryani turned out amazing! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.