More on this Kashmiri Biryani

This delectable veg Kashmiri Biryani recipe is loosely adapted from the pocket-sized books I have on Kashmiri Pandit cuisine. I often make Kashmiri food at home and had made this veg biryani during one of the visits by my parents. They did feel the difference in taste due to the absence of onions or garlic, but nevertheless liked the biryani. Onion and garlic impart their own flavors to any dish. Crisp fried onions or ‘birista’ also add a touch of sweetness to a biryani, just like in this Mughlai Biryani. In this Kashmiri Biryani recipe, asafoetida plays an important role in substituting for the flavor of onions and garlic. Fennel powder and dried ginger powder along with other whole spices also add their unique taste and aroma. I have used garam masala powder in this Kashmiri Biryani recipe. Incase you have the famous Kashmiri Ver Masala, you must use that. This typical masala is generally composed of cumin, cinnamon, coriander, peppercorns, fennel, cloves and more. Definitely a super seasoning spice mix. This is a layered biryani recipe, so some preparation needs to be done beforehand. For instance, making the rice and the vegetable gravy. This vegetarian Kashmiri Biryani can also be turned into vegan by using any vegetable oil instead of ghee and a non-dairy yogurt. The best part is you can dum-cook this biryani on a gas stove or even bake it in an oven. If baking, you can serve this Kashmiri Biryani directly. Also, addition of the fried dry fruits especially raisins add a slight sweetness to the final dish.

How to make Kashmiri Biryani

Prepare Rice

  1. Pick and rinse 1.25 cups basmati rice in running water till the water runs clear of starch. Then, soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.
  2. After 30 minutes, drain the water and keep the rice aside.
  3. In a pot or pan, boil 5 cups water.
  4. Then, add the soaked and drained basmati rice. Also, add salt as required.
  5. Simmer the rice till the grains are ¾ᵗʰ or 75% cooked.
  6. Then, drain the rice in a colander.
  7. Sprinkle 1 pinch saffron on the rice.
  8. Keep the rice covered so that it does not dry out.

Cook Vegetable Gravy

  1. Chop cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, mint leaves and coriander leaves. Also soak 2 pinches of saffron in ⅔ cup of warm water or warm milk or lukewarm yogurt. Measure and keep all the ingredients ready.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons oil or ghee in a pan or pressure cooker. Keep the flame to low.
  3. Add the list of whole spices as mentioned below:

1 teaspoon caraway seeds (shahi jeera)2 inch cinnamon sticks2 black cardamoms3 to 4 green cardamoms3 to 4 cloves1 to 2 strands of mace (javitri)

  1. Fry the spices till they splutter and become fragrant on low heat.
  2. Now, add ½ cup chopped cauliflower, ½ cup chopped carrots, ½ cup chopped potatoes and ½ cup green peas.
  3. Sauté the vegetables for 1 to 2 minutes on medium-low to medium heat.
  4. Next the following listed ground spices:

1.5 teaspoons fennel powder (ground fennel)1 teaspoon ginger powder (ground ginger)½ to 1 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper1 teaspoon garam masala powder (or Kashmiri Ver Masala)¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg powder.

  1. Mix well and sauté for 2 minutes on medium-low heat. Keep on stirring.
  2. Turn the heat to low and add 5 to 6 tablespoons beaten fresh yogurt (curd) and stir to mix quickly.
  3. Pour 1 cup water.
  4. Next, add salt as required.
  5. Stir and mix well.
  6. Cover the pan with a lid.
  7. Simmer on medium-low heat and cook till the vegetables are tender. If using pressure cooker, then pressure cook for 1 to 2 whistles till the vegetables are cooked. Don’t overcook the vegetables. If there is too much water in the gravy then simmer till some water dries up. The gravy should be of medium or slightly thick consistency and should not be watery.

Assemble and Layer Kashmiri Biryani

  1. In a heavy thick bottomed pan, layer half of the vegetable gravy first.
  2. Next, layer half of the rice.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves and 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves.
  4. Also, add half the saffron which was soaked in warm milk (or in warm water or warm yogurt).
  5. Now, layer with the remaining of the vegetable curry.
  6. Continue by layering with the remaining rice.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining mint leaves and coriander leaves. Also, add the remaining saffron which was dissolved in milk. You can make 1, 2 or 3 layers this way. But do remember that rice should be the last layer.

Cooking Kashmiri Biryani

  1. There are 2 ways to dum-cook the Kashmiri Biryani:

Method 1 – Cooking on a gas stove.Method 2 – Baking the biryani, which I have explained in the Notes section of recipe card below.

For cooking on a gas stove, seal and secure the pan or pot with an aluminum foil. 31. Take a tava or skillet and place it on medium heat of the stove-top. You can begin to preheat the tava when you begin to assemble and layer the biryani. 32. When the tava becomes hot, lower the heat and place the pot or pan on the tava. Then, place a tight fitting lid on the pan or pot. Keep the heat to the lowest and cook the Kashmiri Biryani for 25 to 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can also dum-cook the biryani for the first 15 minutes on direct low heat. Then, for the last 10 minutes, place the pot on the hot tava and cook on a low heat. 33. After 25 to 30 minutes, switch off the heat. Give a standing time of 5 to 7 minutes and then check the biryani. If there is still some liquid at the bottom, then dum-cook the biryani for some more time till all the liquids are absorbed. 34. While the biryani is getting cooked, you can dry roast or fry 20 to 25 cashews in some oil or ghee. Alternatively, you can also roast or fry a mix of cashews, raisins and almonds. 35. While serving, garnish with the roasted or fried cashewnuts (or the mix of nuts) along with some mint leaves.

Serving and Storage Suggestions

You can serve this biryani with your choice of Raita, plain Curd (yogurt), salad or Kachumber or lemon wedges. Or have it just as it is. You can refrigerate the leftover biryani for a day only. While reheating, steam for 5 minutes in a pan or instant pot. You can also lightly sauté the biryani in a frying pan or skillet until warm or hot.

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Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Veg Dum Biryani | Hyderabadi Vegetable Dum Biryani Paneer Biryani Recipe (Easy Dum Cooked Method) Spicy Mushroom Biryani and Chettinad Mushroom Biryani (2 Ways) Lucknowi Biryani | Awadhi Biryani (Veg) This Kashmiri Biryani post from the archives first published in June 2013 has been republished and updated on 8 May 2022.

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title: “Kashmiri Biryani With Vegetables " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-14” author: “Todd Delrio”

More on this Kashmiri Biryani

This delectable veg Kashmiri Biryani recipe is loosely adapted from the pocket-sized books I have on Kashmiri Pandit cuisine. I often make Kashmiri food at home and had made this veg biryani during one of the visits by my parents. They did feel the difference in taste due to the absence of onions or garlic, but nevertheless liked the biryani. Onion and garlic impart their own flavors to any dish. Crisp fried onions or ‘birista’ also add a touch of sweetness to a biryani, just like in this Mughlai Biryani. In this Kashmiri Biryani recipe, asafoetida plays an important role in substituting for the flavor of onions and garlic. Fennel powder and dried ginger powder along with other whole spices also add their unique taste and aroma. I have used garam masala powder in this Kashmiri Biryani recipe. Incase you have the famous Kashmiri Ver Masala, you must use that. This typical masala is generally composed of cumin, cinnamon, coriander, peppercorns, fennel, cloves and more. Definitely a super seasoning spice mix. This is a layered biryani recipe, so some preparation needs to be done beforehand. For instance, making the rice and the vegetable gravy. This vegetarian Kashmiri Biryani can also be turned into vegan by using any vegetable oil instead of ghee and a non-dairy yogurt. The best part is you can dum-cook this biryani on a gas stove or even bake it in an oven. If baking, you can serve this Kashmiri Biryani directly. Also, addition of the fried dry fruits especially raisins add a slight sweetness to the final dish.

How to make Kashmiri Biryani

Prepare Rice

  1. Pick and rinse 1.25 cups basmati rice in running water till the water runs clear of starch. Then, soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.
  2. After 30 minutes, drain the water and keep the rice aside.
  3. In a pot or pan, boil 5 cups water.
  4. Then, add the soaked and drained basmati rice. Also, add salt as required.
  5. Simmer the rice till the grains are ¾ᵗʰ or 75% cooked.
  6. Then, drain the rice in a colander.
  7. Sprinkle 1 pinch saffron on the rice.
  8. Keep the rice covered so that it does not dry out.

Cook Vegetable Gravy

  1. Chop cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, mint leaves and coriander leaves. Also soak 2 pinches of saffron in ⅔ cup of warm water or warm milk or lukewarm yogurt. Measure and keep all the ingredients ready.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons oil or ghee in a pan or pressure cooker. Keep the flame to low.
  3. Add the list of whole spices as mentioned below:

1 teaspoon caraway seeds (shahi jeera)2 inch cinnamon sticks2 black cardamoms3 to 4 green cardamoms3 to 4 cloves1 to 2 strands of mace (javitri)

  1. Fry the spices till they splutter and become fragrant on low heat.
  2. Now, add ½ cup chopped cauliflower, ½ cup chopped carrots, ½ cup chopped potatoes and ½ cup green peas.
  3. Sauté the vegetables for 1 to 2 minutes on medium-low to medium heat.
  4. Next the following listed ground spices:

1.5 teaspoons fennel powder (ground fennel)1 teaspoon ginger powder (ground ginger)½ to 1 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper1 teaspoon garam masala powder (or Kashmiri Ver Masala)¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg powder.

  1. Mix well and sauté for 2 minutes on medium-low heat. Keep on stirring.
  2. Turn the heat to low and add 5 to 6 tablespoons beaten fresh yogurt (curd) and stir to mix quickly.
  3. Pour 1 cup water.
  4. Next, add salt as required.
  5. Stir and mix well.
  6. Cover the pan with a lid.
  7. Simmer on medium-low heat and cook till the vegetables are tender. If using pressure cooker, then pressure cook for 1 to 2 whistles till the vegetables are cooked. Don’t overcook the vegetables. If there is too much water in the gravy then simmer till some water dries up. The gravy should be of medium or slightly thick consistency and should not be watery.

Assemble and Layer Kashmiri Biryani

  1. In a heavy thick bottomed pan, layer half of the vegetable gravy first.
  2. Next, layer half of the rice.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves and 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves.
  4. Also, add half the saffron which was soaked in warm milk (or in warm water or warm yogurt).
  5. Now, layer with the remaining of the vegetable curry.
  6. Continue by layering with the remaining rice.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining mint leaves and coriander leaves. Also, add the remaining saffron which was dissolved in milk. You can make 1, 2 or 3 layers this way. But do remember that rice should be the last layer.

Cooking Kashmiri Biryani

  1. There are 2 ways to dum-cook the Kashmiri Biryani:

Method 1 – Cooking on a gas stove.Method 2 – Baking the biryani, which I have explained in the Notes section of recipe card below.

For cooking on a gas stove, seal and secure the pan or pot with an aluminum foil. 31. Take a tava or skillet and place it on medium heat of the stove-top. You can begin to preheat the tava when you begin to assemble and layer the biryani. 32. When the tava becomes hot, lower the heat and place the pot or pan on the tava. Then, place a tight fitting lid on the pan or pot. Keep the heat to the lowest and cook the Kashmiri Biryani for 25 to 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can also dum-cook the biryani for the first 15 minutes on direct low heat. Then, for the last 10 minutes, place the pot on the hot tava and cook on a low heat. 33. After 25 to 30 minutes, switch off the heat. Give a standing time of 5 to 7 minutes and then check the biryani. If there is still some liquid at the bottom, then dum-cook the biryani for some more time till all the liquids are absorbed. 34. While the biryani is getting cooked, you can dry roast or fry 20 to 25 cashews in some oil or ghee. Alternatively, you can also roast or fry a mix of cashews, raisins and almonds. 35. While serving, garnish with the roasted or fried cashewnuts (or the mix of nuts) along with some mint leaves.

Serving and Storage Suggestions

You can serve this biryani with your choice of Raita, plain Curd (yogurt), salad or Kachumber or lemon wedges. Or have it just as it is. You can refrigerate the leftover biryani for a day only. While reheating, steam for 5 minutes in a pan or instant pot. You can also lightly sauté the biryani in a frying pan or skillet until warm or hot.

Expert Tips

Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Veg Dum Biryani | Hyderabadi Vegetable Dum Biryani Paneer Biryani Recipe (Easy Dum Cooked Method) Spicy Mushroom Biryani and Chettinad Mushroom Biryani (2 Ways) Lucknowi Biryani | Awadhi Biryani (Veg) This Kashmiri Biryani post from the archives first published in June 2013 has been republished and updated on 8 May 2022.

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