How long does Soya Dindigul Biryani take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Soya Dindigul Biryani serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Soya Dindigul Biryani vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Soya Dindigul Biryani spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Soya Dindigul Biryani?

¾ cup Soya Chunks, 1.25 cup Seeraga Samba Rice, ¼ cup Curd, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 1 cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Soya Dindigul Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Soya Dindigul Biryani?

About 434 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Soya Dindigul Biryani

Name: Soya Dindigul Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1.25 cup Seeraga Samba Rice; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Cloves; 8 Black Peppercorns; 1 tbsp Kalpasi (Stone Flower); 1 cup Onion, Roughly Chopped; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 Mace; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 3 tbsp Ghee; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ cup Potato, Diced; 2 Green Chilli; 1 Bay Leaves; ½ cup Tomato, Chopped; ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ cup Curd; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 2 tsp Salt; 2.5 cup Water; ¾ cup Soya Chunks; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves

Also known as Meal Maker Dindigul Biryani, Veg Dindigul Biryani, Veg Thalapakatti Biryani · Veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals Gluten-free

Total45 min

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Serves4

Per serving434 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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Soya Dindigul biryani: seeraga samba rice, soya chunks and potato in fresh-ground masala with kalpasi and mint. Mild, serves 4, 45 min plus soaking, video.

Ingredients

25 items

Cooking for4 servings

Seeraga Samba Rice1.25 cup
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves3
Black Peppercorns8
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 tbsp
Onion, Roughly Chopped1 cup
Green Cardamom2
Mace1
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Ghee3 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder¼ tsp
Potato, Diced½ cup
Green Chilli2
Bay Leaves1
Tomato, Chopped½ cup
Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Curd¼ cup
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Salt2 tsp
Water2.5 cup
Soya Chunks¾ cup
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Coriander Leaves¼ cup

Contains: milk, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	434kcal	1736kcal
Protein	12g	48g
Carbohydrate	68g	273g
Fat	13g	53g
Fibre	5.6g	22g
Sugar	3.1g	12g

Cookd masalas for soya chunks

Method

1
Wash and soak the rice for 20 mins. Soak the soya chunks in water for 20 mins, squeeze and strain.
Seeraga Samba RiceSoya Chunks
2
Combine the whole spices in a pan and dry roast them until aromatic, 3 minutes.
CinnamonClovesBlack PeppercornsKalpasi (Stone Flower)Green CardamomMaceFennel Seeds
3
Transfer to a mixer grinder and make a powder. Add the ingredients for the masala to the same blender and blend without water until smooth.
OnionGreen ChilliMint LeavesCoriander Leaves
4
Heat ghee in a pot, add the bay leaf and ginger garlic paste. Add the masala and saute well until aromatic and the raw smell goes, for 5 minutes.
GheeGinger Garlic PasteBay Leaves
5
Add the tomatoes and the powdered spices. Saute for 2 mins until soft.
Turmeric PowderCoriander PowderTomatoRed Chilli Powder
6
Add the curd and mix well. Drain, squeeze and add the soya chunks and potato and mix well.
PotatoCurd
7
Add lemon juice, 2.5 cups of water and salt to season. Bring it up to a boil.
Lemon JuiceSaltWater
8
Add the rice and cook until the level of rice and water are equal.
9
Turn down the heat, cover with foil and cook for 14 mins.
10
Open carefully and fluff up the rice with a fork.

Before you start

How long does Soya Dindigul Biryani take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Soya Dindigul Biryani serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Soya Dindigul Biryani vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Soya Dindigul Biryani spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Soya Dindigul Biryani?: ¾ cup Soya Chunks, 1.25 cup Seeraga Samba Rice, ¼ cup Curd, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 1 cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Soya Dindigul Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Soya Dindigul Biryani?: About 434 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.