Vegetable Biryani With Spiced Lassi Recipe

Name: Vegetable Biryani With Spiced Lassi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 onions thinly sliced; 1 green pepper seeded and sliced; 1/2 head cauliflower cut into small florets; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1/4 cup raisins; 3/4 inch ginger peeled and finely chopped; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3 cardamom pods bruised; 2 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; 3 tomatoes finely chopped; 1 cup frozen peas; naan bread to serve; 2 cups plain yogurt chilled; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 cardamom pods crushed; pistachios Chopped, to serve

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions thinly sliced
1 green pepper seeded and sliced
1/2 head cauliflower cut into small florets
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup raisins
3/4 inch ginger peeled and finely chopped
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 cardamom pods bruised
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
3 tomatoes finely chopped
1 cup frozen peas
naan bread to serve
2 cups plain yogurt chilled
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cardamom pods crushed
pistachios Chopped, to serve

1
Rinse the rice in a colander under cold water, until the water runs clear. Soak in cold water for 20 mins. Drain well.
2
Heat the oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Cook the onion and pepper for 4-5 mins, until golden.
3
Add the cauliflower, almonds, raisins, ginger, and spices. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins, until fragrant. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 min, until coated in the spices.
4
Add 3 cups water, tomato and peas. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 mins, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Season to taste.
5
For the spiced lassi, combine the yogurt, 1 cup cold water, sugar, salt, cumin and cardamom pods in a pitcher. Pour into glasses and top with chopped pistachios.
6
Serve the biryani with naan bread and lassi.

668

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 onions thinly sliced, 1 green pepper seeded and sliced, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Biryani With Spiced Lassi falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Vegetable Biryani With Spiced Lassi

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