Hyderabadi Sabz Biryani

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Preeti Kalia (@hobbi_espassion)

A vegetarian delicacy, popularly known as a restaurant specialty, can be easily cooked at home in an hour's time. The correct method and ingredients give 100% the same taste and unmatched texture and aroma.

Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
1hr
Hyderabadi Sabz Biryani recipe

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate)

Step 1

  • 1/2kg
    Basmati rice
  • 1 1/2tsp
    Salt
  • 2piece
    Green chilli
  • 2in
    Cinnamon stick
  • 1 1/2L
    Water
  • 4piece
    Green cardamom

Step 2

  • 100g
    French beans
  • 150g
    Carrot
  • 250g
    Cauliflower
  • 1tsp
    Salt
  • 1tsp
    Shah jeera
  • 1tsp
    Mace powder
  • 1tsp
    Black pepper powder
  • 1tsp
    Cardamom powder
  • 1tsp
    Red chilli powder
  • 2in
    Cinnamon stick
  • 4piece
    Cardamom green
  • 4piece
    Green chilli
  • 1tsp
    Turmeric powder
  • 1 1/2cup
    Curd
  • 1bundle
    Mint leaves
  • 1tbsp
    Ginger garlic paste

Step 3

  • 3piece
    Onion
  • 2tbsp
    Ghee
  • 1cup
    Boiled peas
  • 1cup
    Mint leaves
  • 1/2cup
    Coriander leaves
  • 2tbsp
    Rose water
  • 30piece
    Saffron strands
  • 1cup
    Milk
  • 1cup
    Luke warm water
  • 1cup
    Fried onions/ barista
  • 2tbsp
    Ghee

How to make Hyderabadi Sabz Biryani

Step 1

  1. Wash and soak the basmati rice for half an hour.

  2. Boil the rice with salt, green chilli, cinnamon stick, water, and green cardamom until 80% cooked.

  3. Strain and keep aside.

Step 2

  1. Cut the French beans, carrot, and cauliflower into 2-inch pieces.

  2. Mix the vegetables with salt, shah jeera, mace powder, black pepper powder, cardamom powder, red chilli powder, cinnamon stick, cardamom green, green chilli, turmeric powder, curd, mint leaves, and ginger garlic paste.

  3. Marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

  1. Dice the onions.

  2. Heat ghee in a large, deep-bottom pan and fry the onions until golden brown.

  3. Add the marinated veggies and cook for 5 minutes.

  4. Add peas and cook for another minute.

Step 4

  1. Layer half of the rice over the veggies evenly.

  2. Add half of the barista, mint, coriander leaves, and 1 tbsp ghee.

  3. Spread the remaining rice, add mint, coriander leaves, barista, ghee, rose water, saffron milk, and lukewarm water.

  4. Seal the vessel with wheat dough and cover with a lid.

  5. Cook on high flame for a minute, then on low heat for 10 minutes.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Serve with raita of your choice.

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