Vegan Biryani (Gluten-Free)

Name: Vegan Biryani (Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil of choice (we like coconut or avocado); 1 onion (chopped); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root (minced or grated); 1 jalapeño pepper (minced); ¼ cup raw cashews (roughly chopped); 9 black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons sea salt or pink salt; 1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds; 5 green cardamom pods (crushed and contents emptied); 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon coconut sugar (or granulated sweetener of choice); ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon paprika; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups basmati rice (or any white rice); 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen); 1 carrot (finely chopped); 1 white or yellow potato (peeled and finely chopped); ½ fresh cilantro (chopped); 2 bay leaves (dried); 4 cups water (2 cups for Instant Pot method)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:30min

This super easy and delicious Vegan Biryani is bursting with Indian-inspired flavors. It can be made on the stovetop or the Instant Pot! Naturally gluten-free.

Updated at: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:21:04 GMT