Traditional Hyderabadi Veg Dum Biryani Recipe

Hyderabadi Veg Biryani is a delicious medley of succulent vegetables, spices, ghee, saffron and flavourful basmati rice which no one can resist. The best part is you can make a great restaurant style vegetable biryani at home easily. Here is how to make Veg Biryani Recipe at home.ngredientsFor the vegetables2 tbsp Ghee1 tbsp Vegetable Oil1/2 cup Potato Peeled and cubed1 cup Cauliflower Cut into small florets1/4 cup Peas1/4 cup Beans Cut into small pieces1/4 cup Carrot Peeled and cubedFor marinating the vegetables2 tbsp Hung Curd2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp Green Chilli Paste1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder1 tsp Coriander Powder1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder4 tbsp Golden Fried Onion Crushed1 tbsp Lemon Juice2 tbsp Coriander Chopped2 tbsp Mint Chopped1 tsp Salt1 tbsp Vegetable OilFor the rice2 cups Long Grain Basmati Rice1 tbsp Ghee2-3 Cloves2 Bay Leaves1 inch Cinnamon1 tsp Lemon Juice2 tsp SaltFor Layering2 tbsp Ghee1 tbsp Corinader Chopped1 tbsp Mint Chopped10-12 strands Saffron Soaked in 2 tbsp milk1/4 cup Golden Fried Onion10-12 Cashew Nuts Fried10-12 Raisins FriedInstructionsFor the vegetablesHeat ghee and oil in a pan.Fry the vegetables on high heat for 4-5 minutes.Remove the vegetables in a bowl.For marinating the vegetablesMix the ingredients for marinating in a bowl.Add the sautéed vegetables in it and mix well.Cover and keep aside for an hour.For the riceWash the rice and soak in enough water for 30 minutes.Heat ghee in a pan.Add cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and fry for a few seconds.Drain the rice and add in the pan along with 4 cups of water, lemon juice and salt.Cover and cook only heat until 80 % done.For Layering the BiryaniAdd the marinated vegetables in a heavy bottom pan.Fry for 3-4 minutes.Top with cooked rice.Drizzle ghee on top.Sprinkle coriander leaves, mint leaves, saffron soaked in milk, fried onion, fried cashew nuts and raisins on top.Cover the pan tightly with a lid.Keep a griddle over low flame.Keep the pan over the griddle and let the biryani cook for 15-20 minutes.Fluff with a fork gently to mix the layers.Serve hot with Onion Tomato Raita.