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Vegetable Biryani, Microwave Recipe

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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A medley of vegetables and rice, cooked with spice powders, and a masaledar paste of coconut, ginger, garlic and green chillies, the Vegetable Biryani has a well-rounded flavour and is satiating too. It is quite easy to make in the microwave oven, and just needs simple accompaniments like curds or raita.
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Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
29 Mins
Total Time
49 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1/4 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup potato cubes
1/4 cup green peas
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup sliced onions
2 1/2 cups cooked long grain rice (basmati chawal)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste (using 1/4 Cup Of Water)
4 tbsp freshly grated coconut
2 tsp roughly chopped green chillies
25 mm roughly chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tbsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
Method
- Combine the cauliflower, carrot, potatoes, green peas, onions, coriander, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder, garam masala, the prepared paste, salt and 1¼ cups of water, in a big microwave-safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 20 minutes, while stirring once after 10 minutes.
- Combine 1 tbsp of oil and sliced onions in another microwave-safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 7 minutes. Divide the onions into 2 equal portions and keep aide.
- Spread a portion of the onions evenly on a 175 mm. (7”) diameter deep microwave-safe bowl and spread 1 cup of the rice evenly over it.
- Spread the prepared vegetable mixture evenly over it and again spread the remaining 1½ cups of rice evenly over it.
- Finally spread the other portion of the fried onions and sprinkle the coriander evenly over it and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Vegetable Biryani, Microwave Recipe recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 388 cal |
Protein | 5.5 g |
Carbohydrates | 49.3 g |
Fiber | 5.5 g |
Fat | 18.7 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 581.6 mg |
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Deepika Gadwali
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for your feedback Deepika. Happy cooking.!

Mohan
March 13, 2025, midnight
When we are doing everything in a microwave, you haven?t said how to cook rice in the microwave !

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mohan, we have to do that. But look at this recipe. https://www.tarladalal.com/How-To-Cook-Perfect-Basmati-Rice-in-A-Pan-Or-Pot-Indian-Style-33068r

Madhu
March 13, 2025, midnight
Good and tasty. Please mention to add salt in step 1 about 1 tsp. It mostly enough for 3 people or 4 if there is other food too.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes, it is a good idea to add little salt while cooking vegetables. Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Anshuman Tyagi
March 13, 2025, midnight
This recipe is inherently flawed. 3 cups of water used in the step 1 makes the consistency of the mixture too runny. When mixed with already cooked rice it ruins the whole thing. Please correct adequately.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Anshuman : Thanks for pointing out the mistake. We have recooked the recipe based on your correct observation and rectified it. Please try the recipe and it should come out perfectly. Sorry for the inconvenience caused by you. Happy cooking.

MasalaVegan
March 13, 2025, midnight
Love the versatility of this quick recipe. Simply delicious!