Recipe details Medium · 4 servings
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One-Pot Vegetable Biryani
This one-pot vegetable biryani is a fragrant, flavorful Indian rice dish made with basmati rice, mixed vegetables, and aromatic spices. Cooked entirely in a single pot and topped with saffron milk, crispy fried onions, and fresh cilantro, it's perfect for pairing with cucumber raita for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- • 2 tbsp ghee or neutral oil
- • 1 large onion thinly sliced
- • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 1-2 green chilies slit
- • 2 green cardamom pods
- • 1 bay leaf
- • 1 cinnamon stick
- • 2-3 cloves
- • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- • 1 tsp ground coriander
- • 2 tsp garam masala
- • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, cauliflower), chopped into small, even cubes
- • 1/2 cup plain yogurt whisked
- • 1 1/2 cup basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes
- • 2 cup water (reduce slightly if using unsoaked rice)
- • 1/2 tsp saffron strands
- • 2 tbsp milk warm, to soak the saffron
- • Salt to taste
- • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- • Crispy fried onions for garnish (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Heat ghee in a large handi or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add sliced onions and sauté for 8-10 minutes until golden brown, reserving a handful for garnish. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking for 2 minutes until aromatic.
Add cardamom, bay leaf, cinnamon, and cloves, frying for 30 seconds. Stir in turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and Kashmiri chili powder, and mix well.
Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes. Lower heat, add whisked yogurt, and stir continuously until combined and creamy (about 1 minute).
Gently stir in the soaked rice to coat it with the spices. Pour in water, season with salt, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and cook for 12-15 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Drizzle saffron milk over the top and mix gently. Garnish with fried onions and cilantro. Serve hot with cucumber raita or your favorite side dish.
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