Spiced Vegetable Biryani with Basmati Rice
Spiced Vegetable Biryani with Basmati Rice layers fragrant basmati grains with peas, carrots, and potatoes infused by cumin, cinnamon, and garam masala. The rice stays fluffy while the vegetables soak up warming aromatics and a gentle kick of chile, perfect for a cozy dinner or a festive spread alongside cooling yogurt or mint chutney.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Vegetable Biryani with Basmati Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt ghee in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cumin seed, a cinnamon stick, and peppercorns; cook until the spices are fragrant and the cumin seeds start to pop, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Stir in ginger garlic paste, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in peas, carrot, and potato. Season with chicken bouillon, salt, red chile, black pepper, garam masala, and turmeric. Stir well, then cover and cook for 3 minutes.
- 4
Pour in 4 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, stir in basmati rice, reduce heat to medium, cover again, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until the rice has softened, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Calories 254.39 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 4.97 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 48.2 g 18%
- Total Fat 3.67 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 2.27 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.93 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 235.84 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.6 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 34.05 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 190.13 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 64.96 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 6.74 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Spiced Vegetable Biryani with Basmati Rice is a Bangladeshi dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Black Pepper, Black Peppercorns, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 254.39 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Vegetable Biryani with Basmati Rice?
- It is a Bangladeshi recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spiced Vegetable Biryani with Basmati Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Black Pepper, Black Peppercorns, Chicken Bouillon, Chili Powder. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Spiced Vegetable Biryani with Basmati Rice?
- Explore these Bangladeshi side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Vegetable Biryani with Basmati Rice?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 254.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Vegetable Biryani with Basmati Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spiced Vegetable Biryani with Basmati Rice healthy?
- Spiced Vegetable Biryani with Basmati Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 254.39 calories and 4.97 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 235.84 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.27 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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