How to Make Delicious and Healthy Vegetable Biryani at Home

Here's a recipe for vegetable biryani that serves 4-6 people: Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 4 cups water 1 tablespoon oil 1 large onion, sliced 2 teaspoons ginger paste 2 teaspoons garlic paste 2-3 green chilies, sliced 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, potatoes, beans, cauliflower) 1 tablespoon biryani masala powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional) 1/2 cup yogurt Salt to taste 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves Fried onions for garnish Instructions: Rinse the basmati rice in water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and fry the sliced onions until golden brown. Remove half of the fried onions and keep aside for garnish. Add ginger and garlic paste, and green chilies to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the mixed vegetables and fry for 5-6 minutes until partially cooked. Add biryani masala powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder (if using) to the vegetables and mix well. Add yogurt, salt, cilantro, and mint leaves to the pan and mix well. In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the soaked and drained basmati rice and cook until it is about 80% done. Drain and keep aside. In a large pot, layer the rice and vegetable mixture alternatively, starting and ending with rice. Garnish with the remaining fried onions. Cover the pot with a tight lid and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked. Serve hot with raita or any other side dish of your choice.