The Vegan Biryani-flavored rice recipe I developed serves as a perfect side dish, especially since we enjoy braai/BBQ frequently. This rice beautifully complements the smoky flavors of chicken, pork, or fish. It's a delightful vegan alternative to traditional chicken biryani; just incorporate your favorite beans for an added protein boost.The...
Ingredients
Instant Pot Rice
- 1cupUncooked Rice
- 1/2cupBrown Lentils
- 2cupsWater
- 1tbspOlive oil
- 1/2tspSalt
Biryani Sauce
- 1tbspolive oil
- 1tbspbiryani powder
- 1big Onion, finely chopped
- 3cloves Garlic, mince
- 1tspGinger, finely chopped
- 2Tomatoes, small cubes
- 2Big Carrots, quartered and finely slice
- 500mLVegetable Stock
- 100mLDairy-free Cream
- 1tbspSweet Chili Sauce
- Handful of Parsley, chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
How to make Vegan Bryani-flavored Rice
Instant Pot Rice
Set the Instant Pot on Medium for 12 minutes. Make sure release valve is close before cooking.
Biryani Sauce
Chop the onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, carrots and parsley
in a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the Onions and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant, toss in the garlic and ginger and cook a minute more.
Add in the biryani powder and sauté for about 3 minutes, if it looks like the powder is sticking to the bottom of the pot, add tomatoes and cook till it forms a paste.
Add in carrots, vegetable stock and sweet chili.
Cook, covered with lid for about 10 minutes until carrots are al dente.
Pour in the cream and season to taste
Add in the cooked rice and give it a good stir so that all the rice is covered with the sauce
Let it stand for 5 minutes and mix in chopped parsley
Tips & Tricks
I use the Instant Pot to cook the rice because it easy and brings down the cooking time but you can use your preferred rice cooking method.
If you don't have parsley on hand, coriander is also a great substitute.
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