Cooking Brinjal Biryani Recipe is very simple without any complicated steps in it. basically, the recipe is very similar to the traditional Veg Biryani recipe prepared across india.
- 1/4 kg Brinjals
- 2 Cups Basmati Rice
- 2 Teaspoon Chilli Powder
- 2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds Powder
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cip Mint Leaves
- 1/2 cup Coriander Leaves
- 1/2 cup Curd
- 4 Cardamom
- 6 Cloves
- 1/2 Teaspoon Shahjeera
- 3 small pics Cinnamon Sticks
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 Onions
Soak basmati rice for 1/2 hour
Cut brinjals into 4 pieces vertically like we do for stuffed brinjal curry
Don’t cut the pieces all the way so that the pieces stay together
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in pan
Add the brinjal pieces one by one
Close lid and fry on low flame
Stir and fry for 5-10 minutes till they change colour
Move it into a plate
Fry onions now Dice 2 onions. They need to be deep fried
Heat oil in pan and fry on high flame till the onions turn deep brown
Move it into a different bowl
Put 1/2 cup curd in a bowl and mix it so that it becomes smooth
Add 2 teaspoons chilli powder, 1 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds powder, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds powder, 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and mix
Add some coriander leaves, mint leaves and some onions and mix
Add 2 diced onions and mix
Add 1 tablespoon oil and mix
Add fried brinjals and mix
Let it sit for 15-20 minutes
Prepare rice in the mean time
Fill more than half of the pan with water
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon oil, whole garam masala
Close lid
Let the water boil Add soaked rice and mix Let the rice cook till up to 70%
Drain off the water
Take a pan with thick base
Spread clarified butter (ghee) on the base of the pan
Spread marinated brinjals on the base of the pan
Pour water in the bowl, mix a little and pour this water onto the brinjals
Spread a layer of cooked rice on top
Spread the brown onions on top
Spread the coriander leaves and mint leaves similarly
Spread clarified butter on top and close the lid tightly so that the water vapour does not escape
Heat the pan for 5 minutes on high flame and then for 5 minutes on low flame
Put another pan below the biryani pan and cook for 10 minutes on high flame
Cut off the stove and open the lid after 5 minutes
Serve hot with gravy or raita
a flavoured and vankaya biryani recipe prepared with dry spices and vegetables. it is a one-pot meal and hence an ideal lunch box recipe and easily appreciated by kids and all age groups.
the rice is infused with spices and masala with choice of veggies and hence served by itself or tastes great with raita recipes
cooking brinjal biryani is very simple without any complicated steps in it. basically, the recipe is very similar to the traditional pulao recipe prepared across india.
this spiced brinjal biryani is one dish which i make when i have some left over rice. this biryani recipe is quick & easy
