Nourishful Kitchen

Total Calories: Approximately 511 calories per serving.

Ingredients:

• Basmati rice (uncooked) – 75g (262 calories)
• Mixed Vegetables (carrots, peas, cauliflower) – 150g (52 calories)
• Onion – 50g (22 calories)
• Tomato – 50g (9 calories)
• Garlic cloves – 10g (15 calories)
• Ginger – 10g (6 calories)
• Green chilies – 10g (5 calories)
• Yogurt – 50g (27 calories)
• Garam masala – 5g (14 calories)
• Turmeric powder – 3g (9 calories)
• Oil – 10g (90 calories)
• Salt – to taste (0 calories)
• Water – 200ml (0 calories)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
   • Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
   • Wash and chop the mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, cauliflower) into bite-sized pieces.
   • Finely chop the onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, and green chilies.
2. Cooking Vegetable Biryani:
   • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
   • Add chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
   • Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy.
   • Add mixed vegetables to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are slightly tender.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk yogurt and add garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
   • Add the yogurt mixture to the pan and stir to combine with the vegetables.
   • Add drained basmati rice to the pan and mix gently to coat the rice with the vegetable mixture.
   • Add water to the pan and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
3. Serving:
   • Once the biryani is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork.
   • Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves and fried onions if desired.

Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic Vegetable Biryani, providing a balance of carbohydrates, protein, and essential nutrients! Adjust spice levels and portion sizes according to your taste preferences and dietary needs.