Veg Dum Biryani (Printable Version)

Fragrant basmati rice mixed with spices, veggies, saffron, and herbs for a cozy slow-cooked dish.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Whole Spices and Rice

01 - Salt as needed
02 - A teaspoon of cumin seeds
03 - One cinnamon stick
04 - Two bay leaves
05 - Four or five green cardamom pods
06 - 100 grams basmati rice

→ Marinade and Veggies

07 - One teaspoon biryani masala
08 - Half a teaspoon turmeric powder
09 - One teaspoon red chili powder
10 - Thirty milliliters ginger garlic paste
11 - Two hundred forty milliliters plain yogurt
12 - Four hundred eighty grams mixed veggies like carrots, peas, beans, potatoes

→ Flavor and Toppings

13 - Sixty milliliters warm milk
14 - A pinch of saffron strands
15 - Fifteen grams coriander leaves
16 - Fifteen grams fresh mint leaves
17 - Sixty milliliters ghee
18 - Three large onions, sliced thin

# Detailed Preparation Steps:

01 - Keep washing the basmati rice with cold water until the water looks clear. This helps get rid of extra starch.
02 - Cook the rice with bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, green cardamom pods, and salt in a pot until it's about 70% done. Drain it and keep it aside.
03 - Warm up the ghee in a pan. Fry the onions until they're golden and crispy. Take out half the onions to use later as topping.
04 - Combine the veggies with yogurt, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and biryani masala. Let this sit for 20 minutes to soak in the flavors.
05 - Add the marinated veggies into the pan with the remaining fried onions. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they're soft.
06 - Layer the mostly cooked rice on top of the veggies. Scatter the chopped coriander, mint, and saffron mixed in warm milk over the rice.
07 - Seal the pot tightly with foil and place the lid on top to trap steam. Let it slow cook on very low heat for 45 minutes so the flavors blend well through dum cooking.
08 - After cooking, let the dish rest for 10 minutes. Stir gently before serving and sprinkle the leftover fried onions on top.

# Helpful Tips:

01 - Soaking rice helps it cook evenly and keeps the grains whole.
02 - Full-fat yogurt adds a richer taste and creaminess.
03 - You can tweak the amount of red chili powder if you want it hotter or milder.
04 - Dum cooking traps steam and brings out a deep aroma.

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