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 itemsRed Chilli Powder½ tbsp
Salt1.5 tbsp
Cauliflower100 grams
Beans100 grams
Carrot100 grams
Green Peas100 grams
Potato100 grams
Water900 ml
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Ghee6 tbsp
Cinnamon2
Green Cardamom5
Cloves5
Star Anise1
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Seeraga Samba Rice500 grams
Groundnut oil5 tbsp
Bay Leaves2
Onion, Finely Chopped3
Green Chilli2
Ginger Garlic Paste5 tbsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped2
Coriander Leaves, Roughly Chopped¼ cup
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Curd½ cup
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.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 668kcal | 4008kcal |
| Protein | 11g | 68g |
| Carbohydrate | 89g | 535g |
| Fat | 31g | 185g |
| Fibre | 7.2g | 43g |
| Sugar | 7.1g | 43g |
Cookd masalas for seeraga samba rice
Method
- 1
Transfer the whole spices to a blender and grind it to a coarse powder.
CinnamonGreen CardamomClovesStar AniseBlack PeppercornsKalpasi (Stone Flower)
- 2
Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes
Seeraga Samba Rice
- 3
Heat a pot, add groundnut oil and ghee. Add the bay leaves and let it crackle.
Groundnut oilGheeBay Leaves
- 4
Add the onions and saute till they turn translucent.
Onion
- 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
Add the tomatoes and cook it till it turns soft.
Tomato
- 7
Add the coriander and mint leaves and let it fry till it gives out an aroma.
Coriander LeavesMint Leaves
- 8
Add the curd, mix it well. Cook it until oil starts floating on top.
Curd
- 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
Add the vegetables and stir till it is evenly coated with the masala. Add water and bring it to a boil.
CauliflowerBeansCarrotGreen PeasPotatoWater
- 11
Add the rice. Mix the rice gently for a minute in the masala.
- 12
Mix and let it cook till the rice and water are at the same level.
- 13
Add the lemon juice and mix well.
Lemon Juice
- 14
Close it tightly with a lid. Cook it on a dum on low flame for 15 minutes.
- 15
Open the pot, fluff the rice. Finish with ghee.
- 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.
Tips from other cooks
Read every tip →GopikaApril 2022
wow
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
Wahhh🥰
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RegaDecember 2022
Very tasty
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