veg dum biryani | hyderabadi veg biryani recipe | hyderabadi biryani

veg dum biryani | hyderabadi veg biryani recipe | hyderabadi biryani with detailed photo and video recipe. a popular spice and vegetables mixed favoured rice dish which is typically prepared by layering the biryani gravy and basmati rice in flat bottom vessel. traditionally the dum biryani is prepared with mix of meat, vegetables and rice, however this a vegetarian alternative with only vegetables.

veg dum biryani | hyderabadi veg biryani recipe | hyderabadi biryani with step by step photo and video recipe. there are several variation and varieties to the biryani recipes which changes with the region and community. but the hyderabadi dum biryani is the most popular recipe and widely appreciated. it is generally served as primary dish in a meal and is often served with choice of raita and mirchi ka salan.

i had already shared a hyderabadi veg biryani recipe and it was prepared without the dum style of cooking. i had used normal kadai with just one layering of biryani gravy and cooked basmati rice. also i had served it with bhindi ka salan but traditionally it is served with spicy mirchi ka salan and also shahi tukda or double ka meetha dessert recipe. however, i personally like it with bhindi ka salan just because i feel the later one as extra spicy. in addition i serve it with tomato onion raita or mint raita which basically helps to lower the temperature of spice in dum biryani.

furthermore, some important tips and recommendations for a perfect spicy veg dum biryani recipe. firstly, i have used long grain basmati rice in this dum biryani recipe, however sona masuri rice can also be used as an alternative. also i have cooked the rice and biryani gravy separately, but it can be cooked together similar to my pressure cooker biryani recipe. secondly, i have added freshly homemade paneer to this recipe, but it is completely optional and can easily skipped. lastly, biryani rice always taste better when served next day. i always prepare it for dinner and for next day lunch and it tastes better for my lunch.

finally i would like to highlight my other rice recipes collection with this hyderabadi veg biryani recipe. it mainly includes, student biryani, dum aloo biryani, paneer biryani, veg pulao, pudina pulao, coriander pulao, tomato pulao, kashmiri pulao, lemon rice and capsicum rice recipe. in addition do visit my other recipes collection with this post like,

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how to make hyderabadi veg biryani with step by step photo:

recipe of cooking rice for biryani:

1. firstly, in a large vessel boil 8 cups water along with 2 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon stick, ½ tsp cloves, 1 star anise, ½ tsp pepper, 2 tsp oil and 1 tsp salt.
   
2. now add 1½ basmati rice, soaked for 20 minutes. stir well.
   
3. further boil for 10 minutes or till the rice is almost cooked. (do not cook the rice completely, as it will get cooked in dum while preparing biryani)
   
4. drain off the water and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process. keep aside.
   

recipe of biryani gravy:

1. firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp ghee.
   
2. further add 1 bay leaf, 2 inch cinnamon stick, ½ tsp cloves, 1 star anise, 4 cardamom, 1 tsp shah jeera. saute till the spices turn aromatic.
   
3. add in 1 finely chopped onions and saute well.
   
4. also add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute.
   
5. furthermore add 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrot, gobi, peas, potato, beans) and saute for 2 minutes.
   
6. additionally add 1 cup curd, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric, 2 tsp biryani masala powder, 1 tsp salt and 2 tsp coriander-mint paste.
   
7. saute on low flame else curd might curdle.
   
8. further add 1 cup water. cover and cook for 15 minutes.
   
9. cook till the vegetables are almost cooked.
   
10. now add 15 cubes paneer and mix well.
    
11. finally biryani gravy is ready.
    

assembling / layering veg dum biryani recipe:

1. firstly, in a thick bottomed deep vessel spread in a layer of prepared biryani gravy.
   
2. further layer with cooked rice.
   
3. also spread few chopped mint, coriander, fried onions and saffron water.
   
4. as a third layer, spread again prepared biryani gravy.
   
5. repeat layering with cooked rice, saffron water, fried onions and biryani masala.
   
6. also top with a tbsp of ghee, mint, coriander for more flavours.
   
7. now close the lid and seal with wheat dough.
   
8. keeping the flame on low, cook for 15 minutes or till the rice and vegetables get completely cooked in presence of steam or dum.
   
9. finally, serve hyderabadi dum biryani with raita or mirchi ka salan.
   

notes:

• firstly, if you do not want to seal with dough then just cover with aluminum foil and cook.
• also add vegetables of your choice to make it more nutritious.
• additionally, use thick bottomed vessel and cook the biryani on low flame, else the biryani might burn at the bottom.
• finally, hyderabadi veg dum biryani taste great when served after 2-3 hours of preparation.