Veg Biryani Recipe (Restaurant Style, 45 Minutes)
Make restaurant-style veg biryani with vegetables that hold their shape, fragrant masala and fluffy rice. A 45-minute vegetable dum biryani.
The regional biryanis of India, from Hyderabadi dum to Lucknowi and Kolkata, plus the everyday rice dishes that go with every curry. Every recipe gives a rice-to-water ratio and tells you exactly when to drain.
Recipes developed and tested by Farwa Zeeshan
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The recipes to cook first
Hyderabadi Dum BiryaniKacchi-style Hyderabadi dum- Lucknowi BiryaniFragrant, delicate Lucknowi
- Kolkata BiryaniWith potato and egg
- 9Jeera RiceFluffy cumin rice
- Saffron RiceGolden saffron basmati
- 9Tomato RiceTangy South Indian rice
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Biryani and Rice FAQ
What is dum cooking?
Sealing the pot and cooking on very low heat so the rice finishes in its own steam.
Why is my rice sticky?
Too much water or stirring after the rice goes in. Soak basmati and use a measured ratio.
How is Hyderabadi biryani different from Lucknowi?
Hyderabadi is spicier and often layered raw; Lucknowi is milder and more fragrant, made with cooked meat.
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