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Vegetable Biryani – A Vegetarian Recipe

Indian Vegetarian Biryani Recipe with caramelized onion.

Fresh vegetables are abundantly available in India and vegetarian dishes are a major part of Indian cuisine. This recipe is a vegetarian version of the popular biryani and can be eaten on its own with just raita and pickles on the side. Ingredients 1 cup Basmati rice 10 green beans, sliced 1 cauliflower, cut into florets 1 carrot, sliced 1/2 cup fresh peas 5 mushrooms 2 onions, chopped 1 stick cinnamon 4 small, green cardamoms 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon ground red chili 5 tablespoon ghee 3 cloves Chopped cilantro Salt to taste Directions Grind the cloves and cinnamon … [Read more...]

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How to Make a Traditional Beef Biryani Recipe

Although beef is not eaten by a large portion of the Indian population, you can still come across delicious beef dishes in Indian cuisine. This recipe shows you how to make biryani the traditional way – by spreading out the cooked meat and rice in alternate layers. Ingredients 2 cups Basmati rice 2 sticks cinnamon 5+3 cloves 5 cardamoms 3 teaspoons ghee 2 bay leaves Salt to taste 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 lb. beef 2 cups onion, thinly sliced+1 onion, finely chopped 4 green chillies 3 teaspoons chopped fresh root ginger 10 cloves garlic 1 tomato, chopped ½ cup yogurt 1 teaspoon ground … [Read more...]

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Lamb Biryani with Raita and Korma

Lamb Biryani Recipe seasoned with herbs and served in a red bowl

This lamb biryani is simple to make but absolutely delicious! Serve lamb biryani with a raita and korma on the side. Ingredients ¾ lb. basmati rice 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 4 black cardamom pods 4 bay leaves 6 large cloves of garlic, peeled and halved 4 sticks cinnamon 6 green cardamom pods 4 cloves 1.5 lb. pieces of bone-in lamb 2 onions, peeled and sliced 12g fresh ginger, peeled and quartered 11⁄2 teaspoons salt 4 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 bird's eye chillies, slit Directions Wash the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. Soak it in … [Read more...]

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Chicken Biryani – The Classic Recipe from India

Chicken Biryani served on Rice

The Biryani is one of the most popular Indian dishes and Chicken Biryani probably the best known variation in the West. In India, every region in India has its own version. Some biryani recipes can take hours to prepare. This recipe is however quick and easy to prepare since the chicken and rice get cooked together. Ingredients 7 oz basmati rice 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 shallots, chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 teaspoon fresh root ginger, grated 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced into strips 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 … [Read more...]

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