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Indian🍳 Medium

Hyderabadi Veg Dum Biryani

1h 15mtotal
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 45 min
4servings
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A fragrant and aromatic rice dish made with layers of long-grain basmati rice and spiced mixed vegetables cooked under pressure (dum).

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • 3 cups Mixed Vegetables (Carrots, Beans, Peas, Potatoes)
  • 1 cup Thick Yogurt (Curd)
  • 1 cup Fried Onions (Birishta)
  • 4 tablespoons Ghee
  • 2 tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Biryani Masala Powder
  • 1 pinch Saffron Strands soaked in warm milk
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Mint and Coriander Leaves
  • 1 set Whole Spices (Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves, Bay Leaf)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes, then parboil in salted water with whole spices until 70% cooked; drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat ghee and sauté ginger-garlic paste with the mixed vegetables until slightly softened.

  3. 3

    Whisk the yogurt with biryani masala and salt, then pour over the vegetables, cooking until the gravy thickens.

  4. 4

    Layer half of the parboiled rice over the vegetable base, followed by a sprinkle of fried onions, mint, and coriander.

  5. 5

    Add the remaining rice as a second layer and drizzle the saffron milk and remaining ghee over the top.

  6. 6

    Seal the pot tightly with a lid (using dough or a heavy weight) to create a 'dum' environment.

  7. 7

    Cook on very low heat for 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse and the rice to fully steam.

  8. 8

    Fluff gently with a fork before serving hot with raita.

Nutrition per Serving

450

Calories

12g

Protein

65g

Carbs

18g

Fat

6g

Fiber

4g

Sugar

850mg

Sodium

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