Hyderabadi Dum Veg Biryani recipe (वेज हैदराबादी बीरयानी)

by Arpit, Published: March 27, 2014

When people hear the name Biryani, Hyderabadi Biryani is what pops into every mind at first. It is one of the most popular and widely accepted varieties of Biryani. It has the perfect blend of rich Mughlai cuisine and spicy Andhra Pradesh cuisine.

Biryani, the pride of Hyderabad, is definitely one dish which everyone knows to cook in their very own ways and styles. Biryani is one such thing which totally distinguishes itself with the plain rice we eat daily and the regular pulao. Biryani is the BIRYANI. So, lets look into the detailed procedure of the much loved Hyderabadi delicacy, the vegetarian version. Oh yes, this is the Hyderabadi Dum Veg Biryani!

Prep time: 30 mins

Cook time: 1 hour 15 min

Total time: 1 hour 45 mins

Yield: Makes 1 cup sauce

Ingredients:

For Vegetables:

1 medium diamond shape cut carrots (गाजर)

1 medium diamond shape cut potatoes (आलु)

1/2 cup cottage cheese (पनीर)

1/2 cup cauliflower (फुलगोबी)

1/2 cup green peas (मटर)

1/2 cup yogurt (दही)

3 tbsp fresh chopped mint leaves (पुदीना)

3 tbsp fresh chopped coriander leaves (धनीया)

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste (अदरक लेहसुन की पेस्ट)

4 – 5 nos. green chillies (हरी मीर्च)

2 tbsp oil (तेल)

salt , as per taste (नमक)

1 1/2 tbsp Everest shahi biryani masala (बीरयानी मसाला)

1/2 tsp red chilli powder (लाल मीर्च)

1/4 tsp garam masala powder (गरम मसाला)

whole garam masala (साबुत गरम मसाला)

For Rice

2 cups 15-20 minutes soaked basmati rice (बासमती चावल)

2 tbsp oil (तेल)

whole garam masala (साबुत गरम मसाला)

salt (नमक)

For Dum:

1/2 cup yogurt (दही)

few saffron strands dipped in milk (केसर)

2 handfuls of mint and coriander leaves (पुदीना और धनीया)

1 cup fried onions (तली हुइ प्याज)

4-5 slits green chillies (हरी मीर्च)

1/4 cup water (पानी)

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