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3 Layer Garlicky Veg Biryani

A 3 layer garlicky veg biryani. Packed full of delicious vegetables and spices and topped with fresh cilantro. Serve with hot Raita. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 457 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice cooked until almost done
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 1/2 cup green beans chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves of garlic sliced
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 4-5 cloves
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon non dairy milk
  • 1/4 tablespoon saffron strands
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and add all the spices.
  2. Cook the spices on medium heat for 4-5minutes until they start giving out an aroma
  3. Add in the chopped onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until brown
  4. Add in the cauliflower, carrots and beans and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
  5. Add in some salt and green peas and cook covered for 3-4 minutes or until veggies are almost done.
  6. Wash rice and keep soaked for half an hour. Drain and cook in boiling water for 6-7 minutes or rice is almost done. Add in some salt while the rice is cooking.
  7. Divide rice into 2 parts.
  8. In a small bowl, mix warm non dairy milk or water and saffron strands and keep aside for 5 minutes.
  9. Mix this milk in one part cooked rice.
  10. In the remaining half rice, add a teaspoon of red chili powder and mix well.
  11. Grease a deep baking dish.
  12. Make the base layer using the chili rice.
  13. Top that layer with cooked veggies.
  14. The saffron infused rice will be the top layer.
  15. Cover the dish with aluminium foil and bake in pre-heated oven at 350 degrees F for half an hour.
  16. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with Raita!

Notes

  • Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 457kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 86g (29%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 622mg (26%) Potassium 384mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 3055IU (61%) Vitamin C 25.2mg (28%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 457

% Daily Value*

Calories 457kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 86g 29%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 622mg 26%
Potassium 384mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 3055IU 61%
Vitamin C 25.2mg 28%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.