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?

3. 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, 1¼ cup Seeraga Samba Rice, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Curd, 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 584 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: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1¼ cup Seeraga Samba Rice; ¾ cup Soya Chunks; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Cloves; 2 Green Cardamom; 8 Black Peppercorns; 1 Mace; 1 tbsp Kalpasi (Stone Flower); ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 cup Onion, Roughly Chopped; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; 2 Green Chilli; 3 tbsp Ghee; 1 Bay Leaves; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ cup Tomato, Chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ cup Curd; ½ cup Potato, Diced; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 2½ cup Water; 2 tsp Salt

45 min
mild
Serves 3
90% liked
21 people cooked this

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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10 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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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

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.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

25 items

3 people

Seeraga Samba Rice1¼ cup
Soya Chunks¾ cup
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves3
Green Cardamom2
Black Peppercorns8
Mace1
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 tbsp
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Onion, Roughly Chopped1 cup
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Green Chilli2
Ghee3 tbsp
Bay Leaves1
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato, Chopped½ cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder¼ tsp
Curd¼ cup
Potato, Diced½ cup
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Water2½ cup
Salt2 tsp

Contains: milk, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	584kcal	1752kcal
Protein	16g	48g
Carbohydrate	92g	276g
Fat	18g	53g
Fibre	7.6g	23g
Sugar	4.6g	14g

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.
CinnamonClovesGreen CardamomBlack PeppercornsMaceKalpasi (Stone Flower)Fennel 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.
OnionMint LeavesCoriander LeavesGreen Chilli
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.
GheeBay LeavesGinger Garlic Paste
5
Add the tomatoes and the powdered spices. Saute for 2 mins until soft.
TomatoTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander Powder
6
Add the curd and mix well. Drain, squeeze and add the soya chunks and potato and mix well.
CurdPotato
7
Add lemon juice, 2.5 cups of water and salt to season. Bring it up to a boil.
Lemon JuiceWaterSalt
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?: 3. 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, 1¼ cup Seeraga Samba Rice, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Curd, 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 584 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

8 notes

VikramJuly 2024
thanks you cookd team 💙 ❤️ 🙌
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Alna SajiDecember 2021
yummy food 😋
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Shankari SekarNovember 2021
Tasted super yummy 😋😋 we licked the pot clean
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AhalyaOctober 2026
To Tastey and good👍Use full app for beginners try this in you home
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D'pak ⚡October 2026
Replaced potato with panner. The taste is awesome.
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Sharanya RajagopalanAugust 2026
came out well.
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Vivethaa SNovember 2025
good
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sandhiya poovaragavnMarch 2025
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