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Easy Veg Biryani in Pressure Cooker
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Vegetable Biryani

Veg Biryani or Easy Veg Biryani in Pressure Cooker is a delicious one pot meal you can make in pressure cooker. With vegetables and spices loaded, this is a wonderful dish to make for a lazy weekend lunch.
Course Main Dish - Rice
Cuisine South Indian
Keyword Pressure Cooker Biryani
By Cook Method Pressure Cooker
Occasion Weekend Special
By Diet Healthy Recipes
Dish Type 30 Minutes Meal
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 517kcal
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the whole Spices

  • 4 teaspoon Cooking Oil
  • 4 Star Anise
  • 10 Cloves
  • 9 Cardamom
  • 10 inch Cinnamon
  • 3 to 4 Bay Leaves

For Biryani

  • 3 cups Basmati Rice
  • 4.5 cups Water
  • 2 cups Onions chopped
  • 4 Green chilies
  • 3 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 cup Tomato chopped finely
  • 2 cups Mixed Vegetables Carrot, Potato, Beans
  • 1 cup Peas
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoon Curds
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup Mint Leaves loosely packed
  • 1/2 cup Coriander Leaves loosely packed
  • 2 teaspoon Ghee

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the rice for 30 mins
  • Take a pressure cooker and add oil.
  • Add all the whole spices and saute well
  • Next, add chopped onions, saute, then add green chilies. and fry for some time till it turns slightly brown.
  • Add ginger garlic paste, saute well.
  • Add finely chopped tomatoes and saute for some time till it becomes soft.
  • Add the mint leaves along with half of the coriander leaves.
  • Saute and add all the chopped vegetable and fry in the oil for 2 mins.
  • Cook on high while you keep stirring to mix well.
  • Add the spice powders, salt and mix well.
  • Now add curds and combine well.
  • Add water and bring to a boil.
  • When it starts rolling boil, add drained rice and remaining coriander leaves.
  • Cover with lid and cook for 3 whistles and turn off the flame.
  • Let the steam release, open the lid, add ghee and fluff.
  • Serve with raita.

Nutrition

Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3991IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 3mg
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