veg biriyani recipe | vegetable biryani recipe in banana leaf | veg dum biryani

veg biriyani recipe | vegetable biryani recipe in banana leaf | veg dum biryani with detailed photo and video recipe. perhaps one of the popular indian rice biriyani recipes made with a combination of vegetables and a blend of spices. it is basically a meat-free or vegetarian version of the meat biriyani with biriyani rice dum cooked inside the banana leaf. the flavours of biriyani are not only trapped within the banana leaf but the additional banana flavours are induced into the rice and thus making a wonderful experience.

veg biriyani recipe | vegetable biryani recipe in banana leaf | veg dum biryani with step by step photo and video recipe. rice-based pulao and biriyani recipes are one of the popular and versatile indian recipes. basically, it may have started with one or 2 flavours, but now there are myriad ways and types to season, wrap and flavour it. one such simple and easy variant biriyani is the vegetable biriyani recipe in banana leaf with both dum style cooking and steaming for extra flavour and taste.

well, we know the different types of biriyani recipes with the dum or pressure cooked way. but there aren’t many recipes which are wrapped in a leaf and also dum cooked. this recipe is one of them with biriyani rice is wrapped in a banana leaf and then steamed in a steamer. it not only holds the spice flavour but also makes the biriyani rice moist and flavoured. i do get a lot of questions from my readers about the biriyani rice and it turning hard or dry after it is dum cooked. while it can be tricky to cook the rice but this way of cooking the rice would certainly make it moist and juicy. you may use any other type of large leaf for the same purpose, but i personally feel banana leaf is ideal. if you are a biriyani lover or anyone in your family, you should certainly try this once and see the difference.

furthermore, some more additional tips, suggestions and variants to the veg biriyani recipe. firstly, the gravy for this recipe is key and i would heavily recommend making a semi-dry gravy so that it can be easily wrapped with the rice. moreover, you may follow any type of gravy including the meat for this recipe and follow the same steps and procedure. secondly, if you do not wish to steam it in banana leaf, you may follow the traditional dum style cooking for this biriyani. instead of wrapping in a leaf, you may layer the gravy first and add rice on top of it and cook for 30 minutes on a low flame. lastly, i always recommend using basmati rice for any type of biriyani recipe. recently we started using banno basmati rice brand and i would heavily recommend that for this recipe.

finally, i request you to check my other related biriyani recipes collection with this post of veg biriyani recipe. it mainly includes my other related recipes like bombay biryani, paneer biryani, brinji rice, matka biryani, kofta biryani, veg dum biryani, instant biryani, veg biryani in cooker, student biryani, biryani s. further to these i would also like to mention my other related recipe categories like,

• rice recipes
• sandwich recipes
• breakfast recipes

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how to make veg biriyani with step by step photo:

how to marinate vegetables:

1. firstly, in a large bowl take 1 cup curd, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 2 chilli, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 pack shan biryani masala and ½ tsp salt.
   
2. mix well combining all the ingredients well.
   
3. add 1 potato, 1 carrot, ½ capsicum, 5 beans, 3 tbsp coriander and 3 tbsp mint.
   
4. cover and marinate for 30 minutes or more.
   

how to make veg biryani gravy:

1. firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and 2 tbsp oil.
   
2. saute 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
   
3. saute until the onions turn golden brown.
   
4. now add marinated vegetables and cook until the oil separates.
   
5. once the vegetables are almost cooked add 2 tbsp fried onion and mix well.
   
6. biryani base is ready.
   

how to make biryani rice:

1. firstly, rinse and soak 2 cups of basmati rice for 20 minutes.
   
2. in a large vessel take enough water. also add 2 bay leaf, 2 inch cinnamon, 1 pod black cardamom, 2 pods cardamom, 1 javitri, 6 cloves and 1 star anise.
   
3. further add 2 tsp ghee, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp pepper and 2 tsp salt.
   
4. mix well and get to a rolling boil.
   
5. add in soaked rice and mix well.
   
6. boil the rice until it is almost cooked.
   
7. drain off the rice and keep aside.
   

how to layer for biryani in banana leaf:

1. firstly, in a banana leaf spread a ladleful of prepared biryani gravy.
   
2. add in almost cooked basmati rice.
   
3. then pour 2 tbsp saffron milk, 1 tbsp mint, 1 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp ghee and sprinkle biryani masala.
   
4. cover and seal using a toothpick.
   
5. now place the banana leaf into the steamer and steam for 30 minutes.
   
6. finally, enjoy veg biriyani recipe with raita and salan.
   

notes:

• firstly, make sure not to overcook the rice as it turns while steaming.
• also, add vegetables of your choice. you can also add mushrooms and paneer.
• additionally, if you do not like too much spice, then reduce the biryani masala and add chilli powder.
• finally, veg biriyani recipe tastes great when served hot and spicy.