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Vegetable Biryani

For some odd reason people seem to think that making a vegetable biryani is hard work, for me it is the easiest  and quickest ONE pot meal. When we have family get togethers i am the one that always volunteers to make the biryani and it is always a winner.



Vegetable Biryani

 

45ml cooking oil

1medium onion-chopped

2-3pieces cinnamon

8-10 curry leaves

1 dry chilli

2ml cumin seeds

2ml mustard seeds

2ml fenugreek seeds

10ml ground ginger & garlic

10ml chilli powder

5ml cumin powder

5ml coriander powder

7ml turmeric powder

5ml Biryani-Mix Spices

500ml tastic rice

125ml brown lentils

750ml frozen mix vegetables

20ml salt

8-10 baby potatoes

Chopped fresh coriander

 

Method

 

 

  1. Soak rice and lentils separately in warm water for about 1hour
  2. Heat oil in a large heavy based pot and add onions and allow to brown on medium heat
  3. Add all other spices and allow to cook for about 1-2 minutes
  4. Add the washed rice and lentils, mix vegetables and the potatoes, and about 500ml water
  5. Lower heat and allow to cook for about 45minutes (add more water if necessary) or until the potatoes are tender and the rice is cooked
  6. Sprinkle chopped coriander before serving and serve with plain yoghurt and a mixed salad

  

Mix Salad

 

250ml grated carrots

250ml finely shredded lettuce

100ml chopped mixed peppers

100ml chopped tomatoes

75ml chopped cucumber

75ml grated radish

2ml finely chopped green chilli

75ml chopped onion

15ml shredded mint leaves

10ml vinegar

 

Method

 

  • Mix all of the above together and serve with vegetable biryani


Comments: 12

  • jeanihess

    13/04/2011

    Easy:) Mailed it!

  • mitzireddy

    13/04/2011

    biryani is one of my favourites – it looks delicious – lovely pic.

  • RJ77

    13/04/2011

    I love biryani, and there are times when I need to go veg only, so will definitely try this then:-)

  • Zabwan

    13/04/2011

    Lovely recipe, thanks!

  • tandy.sinclair

    14/04/2011

    anything in one pot works for me!

  • HealthyVegetarianFoods

    14/04/2011

    so true–one pot and to the plate

  • HealthyVegetarianFoods

    14/04/2011

    welcome

  • HealthyVegetarianFoods

    14/04/2011

    let me know how it turns out

  • HealthyVegetarianFoods

    14/04/2011

    thanks

  • HealthyVegetarianFoods

    14/04/2011

    enjoy

  • Foodandthefab

    20/04/2011

    Hi Usha- I’m going to try your recipe on a coldish day, when I get back after Easter. Thank you for sharing!

  • HealthyVegetarianFoods

    20/04/2011

    Hi Ishy, safe travels and let me know how it turns out when you try it.Let me know when you visit Joburg i will love to meet you.

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