Name: Vegan Biryani Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans); 1 cup vegan protein (tofu or tempeh), cubed; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1-inch piece of ginger, grated; 2 green chilies, slit; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons biryani masala powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 cloves; 4 cardamom pods; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups vegetable broth; Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro, for garnish; Lemon wedges, for serving

Vegan Biryani Recipe

Laina Tristan Modified: July 24, 2024

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How To Make Vegan Biryani

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans)
1 cup vegan protein (tofu or tempeh), cubed
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1-inch piece of ginger, grated
2 green chilies, slit
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons biryani masala powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 cinnamon stick
4 cloves
4 cardamom pods
1 bay leaf
3 cups vegetable broth
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

Rinse and soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for another minute.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
Add biryani masala powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add mixed vegetables and vegan protein. Stir well to coat everything with the spices.
Add soaked and drained basmati rice. Gently mix everything together.
Pour vegetable broth over the rice and vegetables. Season with salt to taste.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and the flavors have melded together.
Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.