One-Pot Vegetable Biryani

Name: One-Pot Vegetable Biryani
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee (or neutral oil); 1 large onion (thinly sliced); 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste; 1-2 green chilies (slit); 2 green cardamom pods; 1 bay leaf; 1 cinnamon stick; 2-3 cloves; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder; 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, cauliflower, chopped into small, even cubes); ½ cup plain yogurt (whisked); 1½ cups basmati rice (rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes); 2 cups water (reduce slightly if using unsoaked rice); ¼ teaspoon saffron strands; 2 tablespoons milk (warm, to soak the saffron); Salt (to taste); Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish); Crispy fried onions (for garnish (store-bought or homemade))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This one pot vegetable biryani is a fragrant, flavorful Indian rice dish made with basmati rice, mixed vegetables, and aromatic spices. Cooked entirely in a single pot and topped with saffron milk, crispy fried onions, and fresh cilantro, it’s perfect for pairing with cucumber raita for a complete meal.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:31:32 GMT