Vegetable Biryani Recipe

Name: Vegetable Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup cauliflower, cut into small chunks; 2 medium carrots, diced; 1 cup French style green bean, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup green peas; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; 2 green chilies, finely sliced; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon caraway seed; 4 cloves; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 onion, finely sliced; 2 cups basmati rice; 3 ¾ cups water; 1 pinch salt; 3 tablespoons dried fruit; 3 tablespoons cashew nuts

Servings: persons

½ cup cauliflower, cut into small chunks
2 medium carrots, diced
1 cup French style green bean, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup green peas
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
2 green chilies, finely sliced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon caraway seed
4 cloves
½ teaspoon pepper
1 onion, finely sliced
2 cups basmati rice
3 ¾ cups water
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons dried fruit
3 tablespoons cashew nuts

1
Cut all the vegetables (except beans) into small pieces and fry in 3 tbsp oil.
2
Add the green peas and fry for 1 minute.
3
Remove the vegetables and set aside.
4
Add 1 tbsp of oil to the pan and fry the mustard seeds, green chilis, cinnamon, caraway seeds, cloves, and pepper.
5
Stir for half a minute.
6
Add onions and saute for one minute until they are translucent and coated with the spices.
7
Set aside.
8
Rinse the rice.
9
Add the rice and water in a sauce pan with a pinch of salt.
10
Stir in 2 tsp of the dry fruit.
11
Cook until the rice is done.
12
Add rice to all the vegetables, including the onions.
13
Garnish with the rest of the dry fruit and the cashews.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup cauliflower, cut into small chunks, 2 medium carrots, diced, 1 cup French style green bean, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 cup green peas, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Biryani falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetable Biryani

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Variations & substitutions

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