Description
A fragrant and flavorful Indian biryani rice dish made with basmati rice, spices, and sometimes meat or vegetables. Traditionally served with raita and pickles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 4 cardamom pods
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, add ghee or oil and heat it up. Add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves, and cumin seeds. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add spices: turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
- Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Stir gently to coat the rice with spices.
- Pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with cilantro and mint leaves.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, add mixed vegetables like carrots, peas, and potatoes. Adjust spices according to taste. Traditionally, biryani is layered with marinated meat or vegetables for even more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 7g