Hyderabadi veg biryani recipe

 recipe for Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani: veg Hyderabadi biryani is one of the yummiest biryani ever 

Ingredients:

For the rice:

1. 2 cups Basmati rice

2. 4 cups water

3. 1 bay leaf

4. 2-3 green cardamom pods

5. 2-3 cloves

6. Salt to taste

For the vegetable gravy:

1. 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, potatoes)

2. 1 large onion, finely sliced

3. 2 tomatoes, chopped

4. 2-3 green chilies, slit

5. 1/2 cup yogurt

6. 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves

7. 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves

8. 1/4 cup cooking oil

9. 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

10. 1 tsp red chili powder

11. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

12. 1 tsp garam masala

13. 1 tsp cumin seeds

14. Salt to taste

For layering:

1. Saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk (for garnish)

2. Ghee (clarified butter) for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Wash and soak the Basmati rice for 30 minutes. Then, cook the rice with the mentioned spices and salt. Each grain should be separate. Set it aside.

2. In a separate pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds, and then sauté the sliced onions until they turn golden brown.

3. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.

4. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and spices (red chili powder, turmeric, and garam masala). Cook until the oil separates.

5. Add yogurt and mix well. Cook for a few more minutes.

6. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes until they're partially cooked.

7. Add mint and coriander leaves, and mix.

8. In a large heavy-bottomed pan or a biryani pot, layer half of the cooked rice, followed by the vegetable gravy. Repeat with another layer of rice and gravy.

9. Drizzle saffron-infused milk and ghee over the top layer.

10. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid or seal with dough to trap steam.

11. Cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes. You can also place a tava (griddle) under the pot to distribute heat evenly.

12. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10-15 minutes before opening the lid.

Your Hyderabadi Veg Biryani is ready to be served! Enjoy it with raita or a side salad.