Vegan Nasi Briyani

Transport your taste buds to a world of aromatic spices with this Vegan Nasi Briyani, a plant-based twist on the classic South Asian rice dish. This vibrant recipe features fragrant basmati rice infused with warming spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, perfectly complemented by tender bites of carrot, peas, and cauliflower. Coconut oil adds a luscious richness, while turmeric lends its signature golden hue. Topped with crispy fried onions and fresh cilantro, and served with zesty lemon wedges, this one-pot vegan biryani is not only packed with bold flavors but also comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or festive occasions. Wholesome, hearty, and irresistibly fragrant, this vegan nasi briyani is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 3.5 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 large Onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
• 2 Green chilies, slit
• 3 Cardamom pods
• 1 inch Cinnamon stick
• 4 Cloves
• 2 Bay leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 Carrot, diced
• 0.5 cup Peas
• 1 cup Cauliflower florets
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Fried onions
• 4 Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Add green chilies, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaves, turmeric powder, and cumin seeds. Stir for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced carrot, peas, and cauliflower florets to the pot. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spices.

Step 5

Mix in the drained rice and toast gently for a couple of minutes until the rice is slightly opaque.

Step 6

Pour in the water and add salt. Give it a gentle stir and bring it to a boil.

Step 7

Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 8

After 15 minutes, turn off the heat but do not remove the lid. Let it sit for another 10 minutes to allow the rice to absorb any remaining steam.

Step 9

Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and fried onions.

Step 10

Serve with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy your flavorful vegan nasi briyani!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1981.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1085.8

Total Fat 33.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3742.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 27.4g
Protein 29.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 410.9mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 2051.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.8%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 62.9%