Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped vegetables, green peas, carrot, beans and potato
- 1 large onion – finely chopped
- 1 green chilli
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
- 1 cup of mint leaves
- 1 cup Chopped coriander leaves
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tbsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Red chili Powder
- 2 tbsp of coriander powder
- 4 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 green cardamom
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 cup of water
- salt to taste
For the rice :
- 1 1/2 cup of basmati rice
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
- 2 tbsp of oil
- 7 cups of water
Here’s something special for those vegetable aficionados, the classical Indian biryani with no meat. Who said that excellent biryani needs to have meat? Vegetables are an excellent source of nutrients and hold their own against all kinds of meat, ham, beef and chicken included. It is the perfect recipe to introduce the biryani to vegetarians and give them a dose of what the Indian spices are all about. The recipe itself is incredibly easy to put together and all ingredients can be easily procured from the nearest grocery store for a bargain.
Ambur Vegetable Biryani recipe tastes best when it is hot. Store it in a casserole to keep it warm for hours together.
Health benefits
Contrary to what most people believe, vegetables contain plenty of protein and can sometimes serve as better sources of it than meat. They are rich in vitamin B6 and calories.
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How to Make Ambur Vegetable Biryani
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