Vegetable biryani is one of the best Indian rice dishes when you want a meal that feels festive, aromatic, and complete on its own. Long grain rice, vegetables, herbs, and whole spices work together beautifully here.
This Indian vegetable biryani recipe layers basmati rice with spiced vegetables, mint, coriander, and fried onions to create a fragrant one pot meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon biryani masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- Mint and coriander leaves
- Whole spices
Method
Parboil the rice separately. In a heavy pan, cook whole spices, onion, ginger garlic paste, tomato, vegetables, yogurt, and masala until the vegetables begin to soften. Layer the rice over the vegetable base, add herbs and fried onion, then steam on low heat until the flavours settle together.
Serve vegetable biryani with raita or salan for a flavorful Indian rice dinner that always feels generous.