EASY VEGETABLE BIRYANI

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A quick and easy Indian rice dish that can serve as the main course or an appetizer!

Provided by Monica Shah

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Basmati rice
1 ¼ tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon whole cloves
1 onion, chopped
3 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons garam masala
chili powder to taste
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Rinse and soak rice for 30 minutes; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute cumin seeds and cloves for less than 1 minute. Saute the onion, stirring constantly, until brown. Stir in rice and fry for about 1 minute, stirring. Stir in the water, salt, garam masala, chili powder and vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and stir in butter before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 926.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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