How to make veg biryani

 

Here is a simple, flavorful Veg Biryani recipe you can make at home — restaurant style but easy!

I’ve added images for better understanding.

🌿 VEG BIRYANI (Dum Style) – Step-by-Step

⭐ Ingredients

For Rice

1.5 cups basmati rice

6 cups water

1 bay leaf

2–3 cloves

2 cardamom

1 small cinnamon

Salt (as needed)

For Veg Masala

2 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp ghee

1 big onion (thinly sliced)

1 tomato (chopped)

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

2 green chillies (slit)

1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, potato, peas, cauliflower)

1 cup thick curd

1 tsp red chilli powder

½ tsp turmeric

2 tsp biryani masala

Salt to taste

A handful of mint & coriander leaves

For Dum

Saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk

(or 1 tsp turmeric milk)

1 tbsp ghee

🍚 Step-by-Step Method

1. Cook the Rice (70% done)

1. Wash and soak basmati rice for 20 minutes.

2. Boil water with whole spices + salt.

3. Add rice and cook till it is 70–80% cooked (grains long but firm).

4. Drain and keep aside.

2. Prepare the Veg Masala

1. Heat oil + ghee.

2. Add onions and fry until golden brown.

3. Add ginger-garlic paste + green chillies.

4. Add tomato and sauté until soft.

5. Add all spices (turmeric, chilli, biryani masala).

6. Add chopped vegetables and cook 5 minutes.

7. Add curd, mix well, and cook until masala thickens.

8. Add mint & coriander.

3. Layering the Biryani

1. In a heavy pan, spread a thin layer of veg masala.

2. Add a layer of rice.

3. Drizzle saffron milk + little ghee.

4. Repeat layers until all rice and masala are used.

5. Top with fried onions, mint, and ghee.

4. Dum Cooking

1. Cover the pot with a tight lid (or seal with dough).

2. Cook on low flame for 15–20 minutes.

3. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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🍽️ Ready to Serve!

Serve hot with:

Onion raita

Salad

Papad

If you want, I can also share: ✅ 1-pot cooker style biryani

✅ Easy 20-minute biryani

✅ Biryani for 10 people

Just tell me!