Vegetable Biryani Recipe (Veg Biryani)

 Here’s a fragrant and flavourful Vegetable Biryani recipe 🍛🌿 — a perfect one-pot dish packed with vegetables, spices, and rich aroma.


🥘 Vegetable Biryani Recipe (Veg Biryani)




🌍 About the Dish

Vegetable Biryani is a popular dish across India, loved for:

  • Aromatic spices 🌿

  • Colourful vegetables 🥕🥔

  • Rich, restaurant-style taste


🧾 Ingredients




🥕 Vegetables

  • 2 cups mixed vegetables:

    • carrot

    • beans

    • potato 🥔

    • peas

    • cauliflower


🍚 For Rice

  • 2 cups basmati rice (soaked 20 minutes)


🧅 Base Ingredients

  • 2 onions (sliced)

  • 2 tomatoes (chopped)

  • 2 green chillies

  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

  • 3 tbsp oil + 2 tbsp ghee


🌿 Whole Spices

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 3 cloves

  • 2 cardamom pods

  • 1 star anise


🌶️ Spice Powders

  • 1 tsp chilli powder

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • ½ tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • Salt (to taste)


🌿 Herbs & Flavour

  • Mint leaves

  • Coriander leaves

  • ½ cup curd

  • Juice of 1 lemon 🍋


👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation




🍳 Step 1: Prepare Base

  • Heat oil + ghee

  • Add whole spices → sauté

  • Add onions → fry till golden

  • Add green chillies + ginger-garlic paste

  • Add tomatoes → cook till soft


🌶️ Step 2: Add Spices

  • Add chilli, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala

  • Cook till the oil separates


🥕 Step 3: Add Vegetables

  • Add mixed vegetables

  • Cook for 5–7 minutes


🥣 Step 4: Add Curd & Herbs

  • Add curd

  • Add mint + coriander leaves

  • Mix well


🍚 Step 5: Add Rice

  • Add soaked rice

  • Add water (1 cup rice: ~2 cups water)

  • Add salt


🔥 Step 6: Dum Cooking

  • Cook until the water reduces

  • Cover and cook on low flame for 10–15 minutes


🍋 Step 7: Final Touch

  • Add lemon juice

  • Gently mix before serving


🍽️ Serving Suggestions




Serve hot with:

  • Onion raita 🥣

  • Brinjal curry

  • Pickle


⭐ Pro Tips for Perfect Veg Biryani

  • Use basmati rice for long grains

  • Don’t overcook vegetables

  • Mint adds freshness 🌿

  • Dum cooking enhances aroma


😋 Why is Vegetable Biryani Special?

  • Rich and aromatic

  • Healthy with mixed veggies

  • Perfect for lunch or special occasions