| Flavorful Veggie Biryani |
Aromatic vegetable biryani made with basmati rice and vibrant spi... |
vegetarian, Indian, main course, biryani |
{"title":"Flavorful Veggie Biryani","description":"Aromatic vegetable biryani made with basmati rice and vibrant spices. Enjoy this versatile dish prepared using either the quick one-pot method or the traditional dum cooking technique.","full_ingredient_list":["2 cups aged basmati rice","1 tablespoon oil","1 teaspoon salt","1 large bay leaf","2 cinnamon sticks (1 inch each)","6 green cardamoms","6 cloves","1 teaspoon shahi jeera (divided)","\u00bc cup mint leaves","\u00bc cup coriander leaves","4 tablespoons ghee","1 cup onions (sliced thin)","1 green chili (slit)","\u00be cup carrots (1 inch pieces)","\u00be cup green peas","\u2153 cup beans","\u00bd cup potatoes","8 cauliflower florets","1\u00bd tablespoon ginger garlic paste","1 cup yogurt","\u00bc cup water","1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder","1\u00bd to 2 teaspoons biryani masala","\u00bc teaspoon turmeric","\u00bd teaspoon salt","22 cashews","3 tablespoons raisins","\u00bc cup milk","2 pinches saffron","\u00bd tablespoon kewra water or rose water","1 bay leaf","1 star anise","Salt","1 teaspoon oil","1 tablespoon lemon juice","1 small tomato (optional) chopped","3 tablespoons yogurt","\u215b teaspoon salt for veggies","\u00bc teaspoon salt for water","10 fried cashews","1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)"],"components":[{"name":"Rice Preparation","ingredients":[{"name":"basmati rice","quantity":"2 cups","preparation_notes":"Rinse and soak for at least 30 minutes.","substitutions":[]},{"name":"salt","quantity":"1 teaspoon (for cooking rice)","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"oil","quantity":"1 tablespoon (for cooking rice)","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"green cardamoms","quantity":"2","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"cloves","quantity":"2","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"cinnamon stick","quantity":"1 inch","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"bay leaf","quantity":"1","preparation_notes":"Torn into two.","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":[],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Rinse and soak the basmati rice for at least 30 minutes.","tips":"Do not soak for more than 50 minutes."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Boil 7-8 cups of water with salt, oil, lemon juice, cardamoms, cloves, shahi jeera, and cinnamon stick.","tips":"Ensure water is at a rapid boil before adding rice."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Drain and add soaked rice to boiling water, cooking until 90% done.","tips":"Rice should have a bite to it before layering."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Drain cooked rice and set aside.","tips":"Keep rice warm for layering."}]},{"name":"Vegetable Gravy","ingredients":[{"name":"onions","quantity":"1 cup (sliced thinly)","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"green chili","quantity":"1 (slit)","preparation_notes":"Optional.","substitutions":[]},{"name":"carrots","quantity":"\u00be cup (1 inch pieces)","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"green peas","quantity":"\u00be cup","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"beans","quantity":"\u2153 cup","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"potatoes","quantity":"\u00bd cup","preparation_notes":"Chopped and immersed in water.","substitutions":[]},{"name":"cauliflower florets","quantity":"8","preparation_notes":"Rinse and set aside.","substitutions":[]},{"name":"ginger garlic paste","quantity":"1\u00bd tablespoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"yogurt","quantity":"1 cup","preparation_notes":"Whisked.","substitutions":[]},{"name":"water","quantity":"\u00bc cup","preparation_notes":"More if needed.","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Kashmiri chili powder","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"biryani masala","quantity":"1\u00bd to 2 teaspoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"turmeric","quantity":"\u00bc teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"salt","quantity":"\u00bd teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":[],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Heat ghee in a pan and fry cashews until golden, then add raisins and fry until swelled. Remove and set aside.","tips":"Use moderate heat to prevent burning."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Fry sliced onions on medium heat until caramelized and deep golden.","tips":"Lower heat while onions darken."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Add whole spices and saut\u00e9 ginger garlic paste until aromatic.","tips":"Be cautious; paste can burn quickly."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Add vegetables and saut\u00e9 for 3 minutes, followed by water. Cook covered until potatoes are fork tender.","tips":"Avoid overcooking potatoes."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Season with chili powder, biryani masala, and turmeric, saut\u00e9ing for 2 minutes.","tips":"Ensure spices are well-blended."},{"step_number":6,"description":"Reduce heat and add water, then yogurt. Stir well and cook covered for 4 minutes.","tips":"Check seasoning and adjust, if necessary."}]},{"name":"Layering and Dum Cooking","ingredients":[{"name":"milk","quantity":"\u00bc cup","preparation_notes":"Heated with saffron.","substitutions":[]},{"name":"saffron","quantity":"2 pinches","preparation_notes":"Infuse in milk.","substitutions":[]},{"name":"kewra water or rose water","quantity":"\u00bd tablespoon","preparation_notes":"Add to saffron milk.","substitutions":[]},{"name":"fried cashews","quantity":"Optional for garnish","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"lemon juice","quantity":"1 tablespoon","preparation_notes":"Optional for serving.","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Heavy-bottom pot or dutch oven","Aluminum foil for sealing","Griddle or pan for dum"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Heat saffron and kewra water with milk. Set aside.","tips":"Prepare this in advance to allow infusion."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Layer hot rice over prepared gravy in pot. Add saffron milk, and sprinkle mint leaves, fried onions, raisins, and nuts.","tips":"Ensure spices and garnishes are evenly distributed."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Seal pot with aluminum foil or cloth, place heavy lid on top. Cook over griddle for 22 minutes on low heat.","tips":"Alternatively, bake in oven at 350 F for 20 minutes."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Let biryani rest for 20 minutes before serving.","tips":"Resting allows flavors to meld."}]}],"prep_time":"20 minutes","cook_time":"1 hour","total_time":"1 hour 20 minutes","servings":"4 servings","tags":["vegetarian","Indian","main course","biryani"],"notes":"Use saffron milk to keep the biryani moist. Adjust spices to taste. Biryani can be served with raita or mint chutney."} |
