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Cookd Dindigul Veg Biryani

Veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & PulaoRice dishesOne-pot mealsGluten-free

Total60 min
Prep15 min
Cook45 min
Serves6
Per serving668 cal
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Cookd Dindigul Veg Biryani

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Dindigul veg biryani: seeraga samba rice, cauliflower and potato in a fresh-ground kalpasi masala, on dum. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 1 hour plus soaking, video.

100% would make this again23 cooks

Ingredients

26 items
Cooking for6 servings
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder½ tbsp
  • SaltSalt1.5 tbsp
  • CauliflowerCauliflower100 grams
  • BeansBeans100 grams
  • CarrotCarrot100 grams
  • Green PeasGreen Peas100 grams
  • PotatoPotato100 grams
  • WaterWater900 ml
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice1 tbsp
  • GheeGhee6 tbsp
  • CinnamonCinnamon2
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom5
  • ClovesCloves5
  • Star AniseStar Anise1
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns½ tsp
  • Seeraga Samba RiceSeeraga Samba Rice500 grams
  • Groundnut oilGroundnut oil5 tbsp
  • Bay LeavesBay Leaves2
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped3
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli2
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste5 tbsp
  • TomatoTomato, Finely Chopped2
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Roughly Chopped¼ cup
  • Mint LeavesMint Leaves¼ cup
  • CurdCurd½ cup
  • Kalpasi (Stone Flower)Kalpasi (Stone Flower)2 pieces

Contains: milk, groundnut.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 6
Energy668kcal4008kcal
Protein11g68g
Carbohydrate89g535g
Fat31g185g
Fibre7.2g43g
Sugar7.1g43g

Cookd masalas for seeraga samba rice

Method

  1. 1

    Transfer the whole spices to a blender and grind it to a coarse powder.

    CinnamonGreen CardamomClovesStar AniseBlack PeppercornsKalpasi (Stone Flower)

  2. 2

    Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes

    Seeraga Samba Rice

  3. 3

    Heat a pot, add groundnut oil and ghee. Add the bay leaves and let it crackle.

    Groundnut oilGheeBay Leaves

  4. 4

    Add the onions and saute till they turn translucent.

    Onion

  5. 5

    Add the ginger garlic paste, green chilli and let it cook in the oil for a minute. Keep mixing it well

    Green ChilliGinger Garlic Paste

  6. 6

    Add the tomatoes and cook it till it turns soft.

    Tomato

  7. 7

    Add the coriander and mint leaves and let it fry till it gives out an aroma.

    Coriander LeavesMint Leaves

  8. 8

    Add the curd, mix it well. Cook it until oil starts floating on top.

    Curd

  9. 9

    Add the red chilli powder, biryani masala and cook it till it gives out an aroma. Add salt, mix it well.

    Red Chilli PowderSalt

  10. 10

    Add the vegetables and stir till it is evenly coated with the masala. Add water and bring it to a boil.

    CauliflowerBeansCarrotGreen PeasPotatoWater

  11. 11

    Add the rice. Mix the rice gently for a minute in the masala.

  12. 12

    Mix and let it cook till the rice and water are at the same level.

  13. 13

    Add the lemon juice and mix well.

    Lemon Juice

  14. 14

    Close it tightly with a lid. Cook it on a dum on low flame for 15 minutes.

  15. 15

    Open the pot, fluff the rice. Finish with ghee.

  16. 16

    Serve it hot with onion raita and biryani kathirikai or accompaniments of your choice.

    Ghee

Before you start

How long does Cookd Dindigul Veg Biryani take?
1 hour from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cookd Dindigul Veg Biryani serve?
6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Dindigul Veg Biryani vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cookd Dindigul Veg Biryani spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Cookd Dindigul Veg Biryani?
500 grams Seeraga Samba Rice, 100 grams Cauliflower, 100 grams Beans, 100 grams Carrot, 100 grams Green Peas, 100 grams Potato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Dindigul Veg Biryani?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cookd Dindigul Veg Biryani?
About 668 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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    GopikaApril 2022

    wow

  • Rachel Sahayaraj

    Rachel SahayarajMarch 2024

    This is not the first time I tried a recipe from cookd.... every recipe u guys provide is awesome... thank u

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    A Cookd cookJanuary 2024

    I have tried this dindugal veg briyani It tasted awesome.my husband really loved this recipe thank you so much cookd app

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    Sai JegadiswariApril 2022

    super 😋😋

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    VarshaApril 2022

    ratio of water : rice ?

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    A Cookd cookOctober 2023

    its come very well😘😘😘👌 i love it

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    A Cookd cookSeptember 2023

    Very useful app. Dindigul Briyani was delicious. Thanks to Cookd Team.

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    A Cookd cookJanuary 2023

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    A Cookd cookJanuary 2023

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    RegaDecember 2022

    Very tasty

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