Friday, August 23, 2013

Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani

Oh-my-my! Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani! Those simple, easy going and effortlessly put together rice dishes I have already shared, put together for the outcome as a top-notch Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani (Vegetable Biryani, Rice Pilaf & Ghee Rice). Tell me about it. Tell me about when you are in full force and energetically driven in your kitchen? Of course prior to that, we need to buy or get and organize the ingredients. A whole lot of them compared to for the rest of the rice dishes of mine (Dhal Rice, & Lemon Cashew Rice) or for those we can make do with our common staples we usually stock up at home (Coriander Rice, Turmeric Rice & Curry Leaves Rice). Then again, if you look through the ingredients listed below, I am certain you will notice the pantry friendly ingredients as well? Moreover, I am going show you how to can make Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani in rice cooker. As usual. And since I had no vegetables in my fridge except frozen peas (Vegetable Raita), I will still go ahead and convince you that my Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani shouldn't be disputed as a pride and delightful joy to our taste-buds (Tamatar ki Chutney, Tofu Manchurian, Vegetable Kadhi, Navratan Korma & Vegetable Acar).

Ingredients
2 cups basmati rice - rinse and drain off excess water
3 tbsp ghee
4 tbsp walnuts - break into 2-3 pieces
3 tbsp raisins
1/2 tbsp ginger paste
1/2 tbsp garlic paste 
1/2 tbsp onion paste
1 large tomato - chop
3 green chillies - slice into 3-4 pieces
2 sticks cinnamon - crush or smash
4 cloves
2 star anise
1 tsp mint flakes (please use mint leaves if you have)
1 tsp coriander powder (or seeds)
1 tsp cumin powder (or seeds)
1/4 tsp saffron strands 
1 cup coconut milk
2 cups water
1 cup frozen green peas
Salt for taste  
Method
Heat ghee in rice cooker.
Fry walnuts till crispy, remove and keep aside.
Fry raisins in the same ghee till they become plump. Remove and keep aside.
Next sauté ginger paste, garlic paste and onion paste in the same ghee.
Add chillies, tomato, rice, coriander powder, cumin powder, mint flakes and spices. .
Stir all together for 2-3 mins.
Add this rice mixture into rice cooker. 
Pour coconut milk and water, add saffron strands and season with salt.
Gently stir in.
Cook and once cooked, fluff up and combine in green peas. 
Garnish or sprinkle fried walnuts and raisins atop. 

40 comments:

  1. pulao looks spectacular dear... love the presentation as always, fried raisins makes platter awesome, a must try recipe :)

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  2. ivy sew http://simplybeautifulhealthyliving.blogspot.comAugust 23, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Nava, this rice is yummy. I can have 2 bowls of this! cheers and have a nice weekend :)

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  3. Pulao looks so delicious and its my favorite too. Your raita looks so refreshing too Nava :-)

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  4. Nava, awesome clicks and perfect pulao rice recipe.. :) Even I use a cooker for pulao. Easy n no worries as you said.. :) I must say again gal, the clicks are super :)

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  5. such a lovely pulao,will be making this for the weekend,thanks for sharing :-)

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  6. love the wonderful combination.wonderful platter.

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  7. Awesome clicks and they looks tempting to eat Nava :D

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  8. Gosh I am getting the taste for your pulao and raita now. Love the pictures too, so very tempting. Have a nice weekend!

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  9. Great dish, the rice looks delicious :)

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  10. Rice cooker is such a blessing when it comes to pulao. I do make something similar except some of the herbs u have added.
    Love all the sides u have listed esp devil curry he hee:))

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  11. This pulao looks wonderful, I love the raisins in it...always nice with a touch of sweet.
    Have a lovely weekend Nava :D

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  12. I always wondered about the difference between pulao and briyani. Very educating. Dish looks great!

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  13. Pulao looks wonderful ! very interesting recipe with the nuts and raisins :) I loved the suggested dishes too :)

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  14. Very tempting comforting rice recipe.. I really love the addition of walnuts and raisins..

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  15. Spectacular pulao...love the sides dat u suggest as well... :)

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  16. oh that is wonderful...so good to see a great collection...

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  17. The pulao definitely looks good and I love it with raita. Last week I was at a hindu festival and they served pulao with tomato chutney. And now your post, I have to make some today.

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  18. Pulao looks delicious and inviting.

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  19. Nava, this is a very healthy rice.

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  20. Hi nava,
    The pulao looks yum! Cannot wait to try this!

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  21. Lovely pulao and such perfect dishes to go with it.

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  22. Very healthy with all the veg inside. They added a touch of colours to the rice too!

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  23. I love pulao...tomato chutney looks yummy..I made pulao with adding carrot beans sweetcorns onions potato..

    my recent one :http://www.indianbeautyforever.com/2013/08/eye-makeup-with-no-7-stay-perfect-eye.html

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  24. Thats a lovely and easy recipe...wonderful

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  25. Wonderful pulao...and easy to follow recipe...I adore the pulao and the combination with raita or tomato chutney, is my favorite combo!!!

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  26. Very healthy veg Pulau Nava. Looks fantastic and the Raita picture is just mind blowing. Made with perfect ingredients :)

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  27. Lovely clicks n yummy luking recipes...soooo tempting....

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  28. What a gorgeous Pulao Rice! I love the gorgeous color from the spices. :) So beautiful along with the nuts and veggies.

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  29. my fav pulao and vegetable raita...looks so good and tempting...

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  30. Lovely Pulao............;);)



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  31. Pulao's are definitely a real time saver.. Looks yummy and perfectly made Nava :-)

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  32. Stunning combination of textures and colours in your pulao. Feel like having pulao now...As usual, lovely pictures. The other accompaniments are equally mouth-watering!

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  33. Hi Nava, your pulao rice look so flavorful and inviting. Love all the ingredients you used. Your mutton curry look awesome, I might need extra rice. :)

    Have a nice day.

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  34. Yummy looking pulav.. Simple & extremely flavorful ! Love those collection of side dishes with that..

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  35. The rice itself is enough to be a meal on its own. A nutritious meal. Will include this in my next carbo load meal plan before a major run!

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  36. I can smell it! Looks so delicious and beautiful!

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  37. So beautiful platter..loved the pulao and all the yummy curry Navaneetham

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  38. Too yum with raita and pickle!!

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