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Vegetable Biryani

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A whole party in one pot — fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced vegetables, raisins and crispy onions, baked sealed with foil so all the steam stays in.

Prep 20 mins
Cook 40 mins
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £1.10

Approx £6.62 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Vegetable Biryani

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Slice 1 onion thinly and fry until deep crisp brown. Drain on kitchen paper. Soak saffron in 3 tbsp warm water.
  2. 2
    Soften the second onion, add garlic, ginger and garam masala for 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Add cubed potato, carrot, cauliflower and peas. Stir in yogurt and a cup of water. Simmer 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Parboil the rice for 6 minutes only. Drain. Layer half the rice in a heavy pot, then the vegetables, then remaining rice.
  5. 5
    Drizzle with saffron water, top with crispy onions and raisins. Cover tightly. Cook on lowest heat 20 minutes. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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