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Vegetable Biryani Recipe

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Vegetable Biryani Recipe

Vegetable Biryani Recipe

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This mildly spiced Vegetable Biryani Recipe makes a delicious supper dish for both vegetarian and meat eaters alike. It can be served as a main course but also makes a great side dish for roast meats or fish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into 6 wedges
  • 1 large yellow pepper, seeded and cut into wedges
  • 1 beef tomato, deseeded and cut into 6 wedges
  • 1 zucchini/ courgette, washed and sliced thickly
  • 2 cloves garlic, skin on
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp mild curry paste
  • 4 oz /125g Basmati rice, washed under cold water
  • 1 pint/ 500ml hot vegetable stock
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro/ coriander
  • 2 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation:

Serves 4
Heat the oven to 375°F/190°C/Gas 5.
  • Place all the vegetables into a large roasting tin, sprinkle the oil over then mix thoroughly making sure all the vegetables are coated.
  • Cook in the hot oven for 20 mins until all the vegetables are cooked through and beginning to brown.
  • Stir in the curry paste, rice, stock, star anise and turmeric. Cook for a further 20 - 30 minutes until all the stock is absorbed.
  • Stir in the herbs and serve.

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Vegetarian friends, Member Maryelley

I had vegetarian friends round for supper this weekend and they really enjoyed this recipe. It came together in no time. I added in some extra vegetables as well that I had in the refrigerator, mushrooms and a green pepper. Still came out great.

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