VEGETABLE BIRYANI

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This traditional Indian casserole is made with basmati rice and chickpeas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 teaspoon saffron, crumbled
1/4 cup nonfat milk
1 1/2 cups basmati rice, soaked in cold water 10 minutes and drained
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cinnamon stick, broken into 4 pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 plum tomatoes (about 1/2 pound), peeled, seeded, and chopped
6 ounces green beans, cut into thirds (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 2 cups)
2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine saffron and milk in a small bowl; set aside. Place rice in a medium saucepan with 1 1/2 cups cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stir once, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice has absorbed all the water, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook, stirring, until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove half the onions from pan, and reserve. Add remaining tablespoon oil along with the spices, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour 1 cup water into pan; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add green beans, cauliflower, carrots, chickpeas, and salt; reduce heat to a simmer, and cover pan. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Add peas, and cook until bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
  • Place one-third of the rice in a 3 1/2-quart heavy-bottom casserole or baking dish with a tight-fitting lid. Drizzle half the saffron milk over rice. Using a slotted spoon, transfer half the vegetable mixture to the casserole, leaving liquid behind. Place another one-third of rice on top; drizzle with remaining saffron milk. Repeat with remaining vegetables and rice. Spread reserved onions over the top; sprinkle with cashews.
  • Cover, and bake until casserole is heated through and aromatic, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 12 g, Sodium 516 g

Indra Sadashankar
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I've made this vegetable biryani many times and it's always a hit. The vegetables are always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kevin Dale Bryan
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This was my first time making vegetable biryani and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tina Ausen
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I'm not a big fan of biryani, but I really enjoyed this vegetable version. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you're not a fan of biryani.


Adrian Folkman
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This biryani was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Francia Milfort
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I've made this vegetable biryani many times and it's always a hit. The vegetables are always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


SUJAN Goley
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This was my first time making vegetable biryani and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Majid Ktk
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I'm not a big fan of biryani, but I really enjoyed this vegetable version. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you're not a fan of biryani.


Bulbul FF gaming
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This biryani was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Azan Naseer
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I've made this vegetable biryani many times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The vegetables are always tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked perfectly. I love that this recipe is also relatively easy to make.


Sushant Mohonto
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This is one of my favorite biryani recipes. The vegetables are always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Anissa McGillivary
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I made this biryani for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the paneer, which gave the dish a nice protein boost.


shehriar safiyaa
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This was my first time making biryani, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Memory Mwaba
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this vegetable biryani. The vegetables were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, vegetarian or not.


Roger Tyrlik
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This vegetable biryani was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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