Easy Vegetable Biryani (Vegan)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
497 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Vegetable Biryani (Vegan)
Description
Easy Vegetable Biryani (Vegan) features chunks of aubergine and cauliflower roasted with cumin seeds and salt until soft and fragrant. Meanwhile, the rice is prepared with a sautéed base of onion, red pepper, garlic, and chili, along with traditional masalas including garam masala, turmeric, and cumin seeds, which infuse the dish with deep flavor. Cooking the rice with coconut milk and water results in a creamy texture that complements the roasted vegetables beautifully. Frozen peas are added near the end to provide a pop of sweetness and extra color.
The layering of roasted vegetables and spiced rice gives this biryani a textured mix of tender and slightly caramelized bits. It can be served as a filling vegan entrée or alongside curries and salads for a complete meal. Garnishing with fresh coriander adds a bright herbal note to finish.
This recipe is suitable for freezing; defrost before reheating thoroughly either in a microwave or oven. When reheating in an oven, covering the dish with foil helps retain moisture. This vegan biryani is a practical choice for preparing in advance and enjoying later.
Ingredients
Cumin Roasted Aubergine and Cauliflower
- 1 eggplant chopped into 1cm chunks
- ½ cauliflower chopped into small florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
Vegetable Biryani
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 3 cloves garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 fresh chilli diced or to taste
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric
- 300 g basmati rice
- 400 ml coconut milk tin
- 200 ml water (half fill the empty coconut milk tin)
- 100 g peas no need to defrost, frozen
- 2 tablespoons Coriander chopped finely (plus extra for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220C / 200C fan / gas mark 7 / 425F.
- Place all the ingredients for the Cumin Roasted Aubergine and Cauliflower in a large oven tray and toss together. When the oven has heated up, roast the vegetables for 20 minutes or until soft.
- Meanwhile, put the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, the sliced onion and pepper in a large frying pan or sauté pan (must have a lid). Fry gently, with the lid on, for 5 minutes or until softened but not browned. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the lid, add the garlic, chilli and spices and fry for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the rice and stir to coat the rice in the onions, garlic and spices, then add the coconut milk and water and bring to the boil. Put the lid on the frying pan and turn the heat right down, simmer for 7 minutes.
- Add the peas to the pan, stir and replace the lid. Cook for a further 5 minutes or until the rice is done to your liking. If it starts sticking before the rice is cooked, add an extra splash of water.
- Finally stir in the roasted aubergine and cauliflower and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander.
- Sprinkle extra coriander on top and serve with all your favourite extras, such as naan breads, pickles and chutneys.
Notes
- Freeze the biryani after cooking and defrost fully before reheating for best results.
- Reheat until piping hot throughout, either in a microwave or covered in the oven at 180C for 20 minutes.
- Use frozen peas directly when cooking; no need to defrost.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 91g | 30% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1330IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 88.1mg | 98% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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