About
Biriyani Rice is a fragrant, flavorful rice dish popular in India and Pakistan. Don’t get it confused with a proper biryani. It is simply rice cooked with spices and finished with some fried onions, nuts and fresh herbs. There are many variations of biryani rice and one of them is famously called as Kuska Rice. This Biryani Rice goes well with curd, raita, vegetarian or non veg curries.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
1.9
Fats
19.2
Carbs
3.3
Fibre
1.2
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Recipe
Ingredients
Basmati Rice
2 cups
Ghee
2 tablespoons
Oil
2 tablespoons
Onions, finely chopped
2
Green Chillies, finely chopped
2
Ginger-Garlic Paste
2 teaspoons
Coriander Powder
2 teaspoons
Cumin Powder
1 teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon
Garam Masala
1 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder
1 teaspoon
Mixed Vegetables (Carrots, Beans, Peas, etc.)
2 cups
Water
2 cups
Salt to taste
Fresh Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and soak the Basmati Rice for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat Ghee and Oil in a pressure cooker.
Step 3:
Add Onions and Green Chillies and sauté until the Onions turn golden brown.
Step 4:
Add Ginger-Garlic Paste and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 5:
Add Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Garam Masala and Turmeric Powder and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 6:
Add Mixed Vegetables and sauté for a few minutes.
Step 7:
Add the soaked Basmati Rice and sauté for a few minutes.
Step 8:
Add Water and Salt and mix well.
Step 9:
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles.
Step 10:
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and fluff the Biryani Rice with a fork.
Step 11:
Garnish with Fresh Coriander Leaves and serve hot.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 19376 users have chowed down on Biryani Rice a whopping 38102 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 19376 users have chowed down on Biryani Rice a whopping 38102 times.
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