This North Indian Style Veg Biryani recipe blends basmati rice, vegetables, paneer, and rich spices, cooked in a pressure cooker for ease. Finished with a smoky dum using a soil lamp, it delivers authentic flavor and aroma—perfect for a delicious homemade feast.
Follow this recipe to make a very delicious veg biryani at home. North India Style Veg Biryani Recipe.
🌿 North Indian Style Veg Biryani Recipe 🍛
🔥 Serves: 4 to 6 people
🥘 Ingredients
🍚 4 bowls of basmati rice (washed & soaked in 8 bowls of water for 30 min)
🥔 2 large potatoes (chopped)
🧅 2 big onions (chopped)
🧄 6 to 8 garlic cloves
🌱 2-inch ginger
🌶️ 3 green chillies
🌿 1 tsp aniseed
🌶️ 1 tsp biryani masala
🧂 1 tsp garam masala
🧂 1 ½ tsp salt
🌿 5 cardamom seeds (powdered)
🧀 250g cottage cheese (paneer)
🟢 1 bowl of green peas
🌿 A little fresh coriander
🧈 2 tbsp butter
🍃 3 bay leaves
🌱 Some lentils
🟤 5 cloves
🖤 1 large black cardamom
⚫ 4 black pepper
🧡 4 pinches of orange food colour (mixed with water)
🥛 ½ bowl yoghurt
🌶️ 1 tsp Szechwan masala
🪔 1 soil lamp
💧 1 tsp Kewra water
👨🍳 Cooking Instructions
1. Grind ginger, garlic, fennel, and green chillies together.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker, and fry all raw spices until aromatic.
3. Add onions and sauté until light red.
4. Mix in biryani masala and sauté. Add the prepared paste and fry well.
5. Add salt, peas, paneer, and potatoes, then mix in butter & yoghurt and cook properly.
6. Add soaked rice with water, bring to a boil, then mix in cardamom powder.
7. Close the cooker and give 1 whistle on high flame, then turn off the gas.
🌬️ Let the cooker cool down. Meanwhile, prepare onion raita by mixing onion, curd, sugar, and salt.
1. Open the cooker, and mix in food colour & Kewra water.
2. Place a small bowl inside, add a heated soil lamp, pour ghee over it, and close the cooker for a few minutes for a smoky flavour.
🍽️ Hot & Super Tasty Veg Biryani is Ready to Serve! 😍✨
10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Veg Biryani
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Which rice is best for making veg biryani? 🍚
Long-grain Basmati rice is ideal for fluffy and aromatic biryani.
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Why does biryani rice become sticky? 🍚
Oversoaking or excess water while cooking can make rice sticky. Use the correct ratio.
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How to get restaurant-style aroma in biryani? 🌿
Use Kewra water, saffron, and a smoking method with ghee for an authentic aroma.
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Can I skip using paneer in veg biryani? 🧀
Yes! You can replace paneer with tofu, mushrooms, or soy chunks.
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What makes biryani more flavorful? 🍛
Slow cooking, whole spices, ghee, and layering add richness to the flavour.
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How to make biryani spicier? 🌶️
Increase green chilies, garam masala, and red chilli powder for extra heat.
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What is the best side dish for veg biryani? 🥗
Onion raita, cucumber salad, mirchi ka salan, or papad go best with it.
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Can I cook veg biryani without a pressure cooker? 🍳
Yes! You can use a deep pan (Dum style) and cook on low flame with a sealed lid.
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How to make biryani more colourful? 🟠
Use saffron milk or food colour mixed in water before serving.
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Can I store leftover biryani? ❄️
Yes! Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat before serving.
