How to Cook Vegetable Biryani At Home:
Introduction:
Welcome to Mom's Kitchen, where we share the joy of cooking! For our very first blog post, we're excited to bring you a recipe that's close to our hearts - a Simple Homemade Vegetable Biryani.
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Ingredients:
For the Rice:
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 2-3 green cardamom pods
- 4-5 cloves
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- Salt, a pinch
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For the Veggie Layer:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, bell peppers, etc.), chopped
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil or ghee
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh coriander and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Start by rinsing the Basmati rice under running water and letting it soak for about 30 minutes. Afterward, drain it and set it aside.
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2. In a big pot, heat up your cooking oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook them until they turn a beautiful golden brown. Scoop out half of the fried onions and keep them aside for later.
3. In the same pot with the remaining onions, add a teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste. Give it a quick stir and cook for about a minute until the kitchen starts smelling amazing.
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4. Now, toss in the mixed vegetables and let them cook for a few minutes until they become tender.
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5. Lower the heat, and mix in the yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and a pinch of salt. Stir it all together and let it cook for another couple of minutes.
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6. In another pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the drained rice, along with the bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and a pinch of salt. Cook the rice until it's about 70% done, then drain it and set it aside.
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7. Time to put it all together: In the pot with your cooked veggies, layer some of the partially cooked rice. Sprinkle a handful of those fried onions, fresh coriander leaves, and mint leaves on top.
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8. Repeat this layering process with more rice and garnishes. Finally, finish it off with the rest of the fried onions on top.
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9. Cover the pot with a good-fitting lid and let it cook on low heat for roughly 20-25 minutes. This gives the flavors time to mix, and the rice to fully cook.
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10. Once done, take it off the heat, wait a few minutes, and then gently fluff up your Vegetable Biryani with a fork.
Tips and Tricks:
- Don't be afraid to make this recipe your own by adding your favorite veggies or even some paneer.
- For a unique smoky flavor, you can add a piece of hot charcoal to the pot before sealing it with the lid.
Conclusion:
We hope you enjoy making and savoring this Simple Homemade Vegetable Biryani as much as we do. It's a delicious blend of flavors and spices that will surely impress your loved ones. Stay tuned for more exciting recipes from Mom's Kitchen, and please share your thoughts with us!
