Healthy Vegetable Biryani - Flavorful, Wholesome & Easy to Make

Ingredients

• •1 medium Carrot (Chopped)
• •1 cup Brown basmati rice (Rinse thoroughly)
• •1/2 cup Green beans (Chopped)
• •1 cup Cauliflower florets (Small pieces)
• •1 medium Red bell pepper (Chopped)
• •1/2 cup Frozen peas (Thawed)
• •1 tablespoon Olive oil
• •1 large Onion (Thinly sliced)
• •2 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
• •1 medium Tomato (Chopped)
• •3 pieces Garlic cloves (Minced)
• •1 teaspoon Garam masala
• •1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• •1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• •1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (Grated)
• •1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• •1 piece Cinnamon stick (About 2 inches)
• •3 pieces Cardamom pods (Lightly crushed)
• •1 piece Bay leaf
• •1/4 cup Fresh cilantro (Chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and bay leaf. Sauté until fragrant.

2. 2.

   Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute.

3. 3.

   Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, and garam masala. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.

4. 4.

   Add the chopped carrots, green beans, cauliflower florets, red bell pepper, and peas. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.

5. 5.

   Add the rinsed brown basmati rice and stir to combine with the vegetables and spices.

6. 6.

   Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

7. 7.

   Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.

8. 8.

   Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.