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Veg Dum Biryani

veg dum briyani

If you're a biryani lover, this Vegetable Dum Biryani is a must-try! 

Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced marinated vegetables, topped with saffron water, and slow-cooked to perfection—this recipe is all about rich flavors and irresistible aroma. 

Perfect for special occasions or a weekend feast, this dish brings the authentic Hyderabadi dum cooking method right to your kitchen. 

Let’s get started!

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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Cooking Method: ,
Cuisine:
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 320
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: one pot meal, Vegetarian
Ingredients
    Main Ingredients
  • 3 tsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup basmati rice (cooked)
  • 1 small cup saffron (water)
  • 1 tsp fried onions
  • 1 tsp biryani masala
  • 1 handful of coriander leaves
  • 1 handful of mint leaves
    • To Marinate the Vegetables
  • 1/2 cup curd
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp biryani masala
  • 1 salt
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 onion (sliced)
  • 1 green chili (chopped)
  • 2 tomato (chopped)
  • 1 carrot (chopped)
  • 1 small cup beans (chopped)
  • 1 potato (chopped)
  • 1 cauliflower florets (chopped)
  • 1/4 green peas
  • 1 tsp fried onions (a few)
  • 1 handfull of coriander leaves
  • 1 handfull of mint leaves
Instructions
    Prep Work
  1. 1
    Soak the rice

    Rinse the basmati rice and soak it in water for 20 minutes.

  2. 2
    Marinate vegetablesMixing vegetables with curd and spices in a bowlMix curd, salt, ginger garlic paste, and (turmeric powder,chili powder,coriander powder,biryani masala)spice powders in a bowl. Add chopped vegetables,peas,fried onions,coriander leaves,mint leaves and coat them well. Let it marinate for 20 minutes.
  3. 3
    Cook the riceBoil water, add soaked rice, and cook until it’s 3/4th done. Strain and set aside.
    4. Method
  4. 4
    Heat oil and ghee

    In a pan, heat oil and ghee together.

  5. 5
    Sauté marinated vegetablesAdd marinated vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Cook vegetablesCovered pan cooking vegetablesCover and cook for 15 minutes on medium flame until moisture evaporates.
  7. 7
    Layer with riceRemove half of the cooked vegetable masala and keep aside. Layer cooked rice over the remaining masala.
  8. 8
    Add final layersAdding another layer of rice and masalaAdd the remaining vegetable masala, then top with another layer of rice.
  9. 9
    GarnishSprinkle fried onions, coriander leaves, mint leaves, biryani masala, and saffron water on top.
  10. 10
    Dum cookingCover and cook on low flame for 15 minutes.
  11. 11
    Rest and serveSteaming biryani in a pot before servingTurn off heat and let biryani rest for 10 minutes. Serve hot with raita.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 320kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 10mg4%
Sodium 520mg22%
Potassium 420mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 6g
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 2200 IU
Vitamin C 22 mg
Calcium 150 mg
Iron 3 mg

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

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Hema Subramanian
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A passionate home chef, food enthusiast, and the creative force behind Home Cooking Show!

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