Veg Biryani

4.3
(3)
3 Reviews
2 Photos

A spiced rice dish made with vegetables or meat, often served on large family-style plates.

Submitted by Sumana
Updated on August 1, 2016
Tested by
Allrecipes Test Kitchen
Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen
The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself.
Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 large onion, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips

  • 5 fresh curry leaves

  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

  • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice

  • ½ cup fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

  • ½ cup frozen cut green beans, thawed

  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon biryani masala powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups water

  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook onion and curry leaves, stirring occasionally, until onion is dark brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Add tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, soak rice in water to cover for 10 minutes. Drain well.

  3. Add beans, carrots, peas, potato, chile powder, biryani masala powder, and salt to onion mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in drained rice and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Stir in cilantro and let stand, covered, 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

412 Calories
19g Fat
56g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 412
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Sodium 613mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 481mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.