Biryani, though a traditionally non-veg dish, the vegetarian alternative “Veg Biryani” has caught all vegetarians by storm…Now even they can enjoy this hyderabadi dish.

Ingredients [ to serve 4 ]

1. Basmati rice – 2 cup
2. Mixed vegetable – 1 cup (cauliflower,Carrot,Beans,Peas,Capsicum)
3. Onion – 1
4. Salt – To taste
5. Cashews – few.
6. Green chillies – 2.
7. Biryani masala – 2 tbsp
8. Cloves – 4
9. Mustard seeds – 1/2 tbsp

Preparation Method

1. Cook rice in a pan with salt and water.
2. Cut all the vegetables into small pieces and fry in oil
3. Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds,green chilli and cloves
4. Now add onion and fry till golden brown then add cashews and fry for 2 minutes
5. Now add all the fried vegetables and biryani masala and cook for few minutes
6. Lastly add the cooked rice and mix well.
7. Serve with raita  ( a dish which has curd, some water, salt and bits of onions and cucumber)