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Easy Vegan Biriyani

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr

Biriyani is a traditional Indian dish of rice and vegetables. It is often cooked in an oven. However, this is a time consuming process. The following recipe will give a quick but delicious vegan biriyani.

Vegan Vegetable Biriyani by Dome Poon

 3 large onions
 2 peppers
 1 large cauliflower
 3 tablespoons of oil (vegetable or olive)
 1 tablespoon of garam masala
 1 tablespoon of fresh coriander
 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder
 1/2 tablespoon of ground cumin
 1/2 tablespoon of paprika
 Basmati rice
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1. Chop cauliflower into large chunks.

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2. Boil cauliflower (other vegetables such as potatoes or green beans can also be used as well) in a large pan of water for approximately 5 Minutes.

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3. Drain cauliflower and set aside for later.

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4. Chop onions and peppers, add to pan with oil and spices.

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5. Fry onion, pepper, and spices at a low heat until onion is soft. If the mixture is sticking, add a little more oil.

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6. Mix cauliflower with the other ingredients ensuring that the cauliflower is well covered in the mixture.

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7. Take this off the heat and set aside.

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8. Fill a large pan of water and bring to the boil. Add basmati rice and cook until tender.

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9. Drain rice. Add rice to biriyani mixture prepared earlier.

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10. Heat everything through thoroughly and serve with nan bread, garnished with a little coriander.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 Servings