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Tavuklu Biryani
Hard 3 hr~540 kcal 7/10
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Vegetable Biryani
A layered Indian basmati rice dish with spiced vegetables, yogurt, saffron, fried onion, cashews, and gentle dum-style steaming.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr📖 1 min readServes 6~420 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 55 min cook 30 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the rice
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Basmati rice
- 1 tutam Saffron
For the vegetables
- 2 adet Potatoes
- 2 adet Carrots
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Peas
For the onions
- 3 adet Yellow onions
For the sauce
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 3 diş Garlic
- 20 gr Fresh ginger
For the spice mix
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Garam masala
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
For the topping
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Cashews
For cooking
- 5 yemek kaşığı(~75 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the basmati rice, soak it in water for 30 minutes, and drain.
30 min30:00 - 2
Thinly slice the onions and fry them in half the vegetable oil for 12 minutes until golden.
12 min12:00 - 3
Dice the potatoes and carrots, then crush the garlic and ginger.
- 4
Cook the potatoes, carrots, and peas in the remaining oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, and salt to the vegetables.
- 6
Parboil the rice in salted water for 6 minutes and bloom the saffron in warm water.
6 min06:00 - 7
Layer the rice, vegetables, fried onions, cashews, and saffron water in the pot, then steam over low heat for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00
💡 Tip: Do not cook the rice all the way through; the 25-minute steaming time in the layers finishes the grains without breaking them.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve vegetable biryani like a guest rice dish with lemon, pickled onions, and cucumber raita if you prepare it separately.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~420
kcal calories
10
g protein
72
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 69%Fat 21%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Vegetable Biryani make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Vegetable Biryani take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 55 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 120 minutes in total.Is Vegetable Biryani difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Vegetable Biryani have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 72g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Vegetable Biryani contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Vegetable Biryani belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Vegetable Biryani need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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