Vegetable Biryani (Tehri)

Vegetarian - Tips

Tehri was originally concocted by kings in northern India as a vegetarian equivalent to the Mughals' mutton or chicken biryani. This modern-day version has deliciously soft sweet vegetables and flavorful long-grain rice. Serve with chilled yogurt and spicy curry on the side.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 16 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 51 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Vegetable Biryani (Tehri)

Ingredients

2 cups long-grain white rice

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large onion

thinly sliced

½ teaspoon cumin seeds

2 bay leaves

broken in half

2 potatoes

quartered

2 carrots

quartered

1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric

1 teaspoon chile powder

or more to taste

½ teaspoon ground coriander

2 ½ cups water

1 cup shelled peas

1 ½ teaspoons salt

or to taste

1 teaspoon butter

½ teaspoon garam masala

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Place rice in large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 20 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add onion cumin seeds and bay leaves; cook and stir until onion is translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and carrots; cook until lightly browned about 5 minutes. Stir in turmeric chile powder and coriander; cook until fragrant about 1 minute.

Step 3

Stir rice gently into the pressure cooker until evenly coated with oil. Pour in water and peas. Stir in salt butter and garam masala. Seal cooker and bring to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Release pressure naturally according to manufacturer's instructions. Fluff rice with a fork.

Nutritional Information

Vegetable Biryani (Tehri)

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 389.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.8g 16%

Carbohydrates: 70.5g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 8.3g 13%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 9%

Cholesterol: 1.8mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 4193.2IU 84%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.5mg 42%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 27.2mg 45%

Folate: 179.3mcg 45%

Calcium: 54.4mg 5%

Iron: 4.1mg 23%

Magnesium: 48.3mg 17%

Potassium: 562.6mg 16%

Sodium: 616.2mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 52%

Calories From Fat: 74.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.