Vegetable Biryani with Spices

Name: Vegetable Biryani with Spices
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans); 1 large onion; 1 tbsp ginger; 4 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 pieces bay leaves; 4 pieces whole cloves; 1 piece cinnamon stick; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp salt; 4 cups water

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Kwame Asante

Time

40 minutes

Servings

Calories

343

A fragrant and colorful vegetable biryani that's layered with spices and cooked to perfection, ideal for a weekend cooking project.

343

cal

protein

61.8g

carbs

7.7g

fat

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
basmati rice	2 cups	225	4g	49g	0g
mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans)	2 cups	39	2g	8g	0g
onion	1 large	10	0g	2g	0g
ginger	1 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
garlic	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
vegetable oil	3 tbsp	60	0g	0g	7g
bay leaves	2 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
whole cloves	4 pieces	2	0g	0g	0g
cinnamon stick	1 piece	1	0g	0g	0g
cumin seeds	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
turmeric powder	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
water	4 cups	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
basmati rice	2 cups	225	4g	49g	0g
mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans)	2 cups	39	2g	8g	0g
onion	1 large	10	0g	2g	0g
ginger	1 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
garlic	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
vegetable oil	3 tbsp	60	0g	0g	7g
bay leaves	2 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
whole cloves	4 pieces	2	0g	0g	0g
cinnamon stick	1 piece	1	0g	0g	0g
cumin seeds	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
turmeric powder	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
water	4 cups	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water and soak for 30 minutes.
Step 2
In a large pot, heat oil and sauté sliced onions until golden brown.
Step 3
Add ginger and garlic, cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, and cumin seeds; cook for another minute.
Step 5
Add turmeric, mixed vegetables, and salt; stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add soaked rice and water; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
Step 7
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for another 10 minutes to fluff.

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