Vegetable Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced vegetables and saffron.
1 hour 4 servings Medium indian
Ingredients
- 300 g basmati rice
- 400 g mixed vegetables
- 0.5 cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp biryani masala
- 1 pcs onion
- 0.25 tsp saffron
- 3 tbsp ghee
Steps
- Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.
- Drain the rice.
- Sauté chopped onion, carrot, peas and potato with garam masala, turmeric and chili powder.
- Cook the vegetables until just tender.
- Set the vegetables aside.
- Boil the rice in salted water with whole spices until 70% cooked.
- Drain the rice.
- Layer the rice and vegetables in a heavy pot, alternating layers.
- Drizzle saffron-infused milk on top.
- Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 20 minutes to steam through.
- Fluff and serve.