Veg dum biryani is a delicious and flavorful dish made with a blend of aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and long-grain basmati rice. It is a perfect dish for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to something special.

This Recipe is free from :

• Wheat
• Peanuts
• tree nuts
• dairy
• casein
• soy
• egg
• sesame
• fish
• shellfish

Ingredients

1. Basmati Rice - 2 cups - washed and soaked for 15-20 minutes.
2. Water to cook rice - 4 cups
3. Cloves/Lavang - 4-5
4. Cinnamon - 1 inch - pieces
5. Bay leaf - 2-3 pieces
6. Kali elaichi / black cardamom - 3-4
7. Star anise - 3-4
8. Mixed cut vegetables of your choice - 3 cups
9. Onion - 1 - finely sliced lengthwise.
10. Tomato - 2 finely sliced lengthwise.
11. Ginger-garlic paste - 1 TBSP
12. Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp
13. Red chilli powder - 1 TSP
14. Garam masala powder - 1 TBSP
15. Hing powder - 1/4 Tsp
16. Vegetable oil - 2 TBSP
17. Salt to taste
18. Finely chopped cilantro for garnishing.

Method For Preparing Veg Dum Biryani -

1. Boil water in a pot and add black cardamom, star anise, cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tsp vegetable oil, and salt to taste.
2. Once the water boils, add soaked rice and cook for 5 minutes or until 3/4 done. Drain the excess water, wash rice with cold water and set aside to cool down.
3. Heat a pan over medium heat, add oil and hing powder. Add cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
4. Saute onions until translucent, then add ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add mixed vegetables and mix well. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala, and salt to taste. Mix well.
6. Add sliced tomatoes, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. If the mixture is too dry, sprinkle some water. Cook until the vegetables are nicely done.
7. To assemble the biryani, take a deep bottomed pot and spread a layer of vegetables. Add a layer of rice, sprinkle some salt, garam masala, and cilantro. Repeat the steps until all the veggies and rice are used up, with the last layer being rice.
8. Cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and cook on low flame for 30-40 minutes. Alternatively, keep a tava or griddle on the flame and place the biryani pot on top. Cook for 30-40 minutes on low flame.
9. Let the biryani rest for 5-7 minutes before serving. Serve equal portions of rice and vegetables with your choice of raita, onion salad, pickle, or papad.

Enjoy this mouth-watering and aromatic veg dum biryani with your family and friends, and impress them with your culinary skills. Serve it with raita or any curry of your choice and relish the flavors of this exquisite dish.