Veg Dum Biryani — व्हेज बिर्याणी

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 1 tsp ghee, 1 tsp cumin seeds
• Whole spices: cloves, cinnamon, cardamoms, star anise, bay leaves
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup green peas, 1/4 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 chopped tomato, 2 onions
• 1 cup paneer cubes, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp biryani masala, turmeric, chili, salt
• Fresh mint, coriander, oil

Steps & Instructions

1. Soak rice for 30 minutes. Parboil (70% cooked) with whole spices, salt, and ghee. Drain and set aside.
2. Steam cauliflower, peas, and carrots. Pan-fry onions and paneer cubes until golden brown.
3. Sauté ginger-garlic paste, onions, tomato, spices, yogurt, and steamed vegetables with paneer to make the gravy layer.
4. Layer gravy, fried onions, mint, coriander, then rice, more fried onions, paneer, mint, and coriander. Seal lid and steam (dum) on low heat for 10 minutes.

💡 Nutrition Value

• Vitamins & Minerals: Layering multiple green and orange veggies provides a strong array of vitamins A, C, and K.
• Active Spices: Cloves, cumin, and mint improve gastric enzymes and digestion.