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Aloo Biryani

Serves 4
30 mins
499 Kcal
Aloo Biryani is a deliciously aromatic vegetarian dish that teams the richness of spiced potatoes with fragrant basmati rice. This popular version of the classic biryani is especially suitable for those who like a meatless option but still can't do without the bold flavours and layers the biryani is known for. Of course, an aloo biryani recipe starts with potatoes, slowly cooked in crushed spices like cumin, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric. The latter adds richness and a fabulous golden colour to the potatoes and infuses their flesh with that distinctive spice flavour. In addition to layering spiced potatoes with partially cooked rice to steam the two of them together so that the flavours infuse, another component of the aloo biryani recipe is an aromatic dish that comes out mouth-watering, with the potatoes tender and flavourful and rice perfectly cooked. Whether served at festivals, family gatherings, or for a simple meal, aloo biryani is a winner that will never let you down. A recipe for aloo biryani can be made as customised as the requirement of spices and vegetables. Still, at its heart, any such recipe will go on to represent the balance between spiced potatoes and scented rice, a good comfort food showing versatility in biryani in the form of a vegetarian version.

Ingredients required for Aloo Biryani

  1. 1.5 cup basmati rice
  2. 1 tsp salt
  3. 2 tej patta
  4. 4 cloves
  5. 5 green cardamoms
  6. 1 inch cinnamon
  7. 3-4 mace
  8. 2 green chillies
  9. 1/4 cup coriander leaves
  10. 2 tbsp mint leaves
  11. 1/2 inch ginger
  12. 5 garlic
  13. 1/3 cup curd
  14. 3 tbsp ghee
  15. 250 gms baby potatoes
  16. 15 cashews
  17. 1/2 tbsp raisins
  18. 1 black cardamom
  19. 125 gms onions
  20. 75 gms tomatoes
  21. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  22. 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  23. 1 tsp coriander powder
  24. 1 tsp biryani masala powder
  25. 1 pinch saffron
  26. 2 tsp rose water

Cooking steps for Aloo Biryani

  1. 1
    If you're searching for the perfect Aloo Biryani recipe, this one's a winner. The spiced baby potatoes paired with aromatic rice? Perfection.
  2. 2
    First, rinse 1.5 cups of basmati rice, then boil 5 cups of water in a large pot.
  3. 3
    Toss in a bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves.
  4. 4
    Let it simmer, so those spices can work their magic.
  5. 5
    Once that's done, add the rice and cook until it's about 70% done, just enough so it still has a bite.
  6. 6
    Drain it, and set it aside. Now, for the flavour base: blend green chilies, mint, coriander, ginger, and garlic into a smooth paste.
  7. 7
    Cook up your baby potatoes until they're crispy and golden, then set them aside.
  8. 8
    Fry up some cashews and raisins in the same pan, then add whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves to the oil.
  9. 9
    Add your onions and tomatoes, and cook them down till soft.
  10. 10
    Then, the magic spices, turmeric, red chili powder, biryani masala, let those flavours blend before adding a splash of water.
  11. 11
    Now, layer your partially cooked rice on top of that delicious gravy, and drizzle in some saffron water and rose water.
  12. 12
    Cover, cook on low heat, and let all those flavours marry together for about 20 minutes.
  13. 13
    Garnish this delicious recipe of aloo biryani with mint and coriander, and serve with a cool raita.

Shop Ingredients

Red Chilli Powder (1/2 Tsp)
540
1
290
1
100
1
Basmati Rice (1.5 cup)
85
1
340
1
229
1
375
1
107
1
215
1
424
1
152
1
132
1
141
1
Tej Patta (2)
29
1
19
1
20
1
45
1
Green Cardamoms (5)
276
1
55
1
235
1
134
1
142
1
294
1
197
1
150
1
262
1
262
1
Cashews (15)
232
1
489
1
524
1
113
1
301
1
135
1
129
1
219
1
649
1
461
1
Rose Water (2 Tsp)
180
1
252
1
162
1
Saffron (1 pinch)
200
1
277
1
395
1
423
1
403
1
346
1
854
1
Cinnamon (1 inch)
27
1
32
1
Cloves (4)
58
1
37
1
46
1
124
1
100
1
91
1
101
1
202
1
164
1
Raisins (1/2 Tbsp)
87
1
80
1
109
1
204
1
120
1
182
1
99
1
249
1
49
1
179
1
Mace (3-4)
125
1
48
1
100
1
Curd (1/3 cup)
28
1
32
1
76
1
117
1
50
1
100
1
62
1
45
1
33
1
150
1
Coriander Powder (1 Tsp)
37
1
70
1
32
1
45
1
Biryani Masala Powder (1 Tsp)
69
1
110
1
70
1
99
1
166
1
99
1
237
1
217
1
90
1
110
1
Onions (125 gms)
32
1
39
1
60
1
Salt (1 Tsp)
27
1
24
1
106
1
22
1
50
1
105
1
107
1
47
1
53
1
79
1
Green Chillies (2)
12
1
21
1
25
1
Garlic (5)
54
1
60
1
22
1
Ghee (3 Tbsp)
366
1
314
1
318
1
568
1
635
1
719
1
670
1
617
1
376
1
150
1
Black Cardamom (1)
79
1
Turmeric Powder (1/2 Tsp)
58
1
104
1
225
1
212
1
56
1
59
1
279
1

FAQs

What is Aloo Biryani?

Aloo Biryani deviates from the delicious classic biryani; a tasty and fragrant rice preparation. The only variation between it and its predecessors was that they used potatoes instead as the main ingredient, accompanied by aromatic spices, basmati rice, vegetables, and even meat in some variations. Potatoes are usually soft, while the spices will have been soaked into them. It is a vegetarian-friendly alternative to meat-based biryani, and it is very much loved for its comforting texture and rich taste.

How to prepare Aloo Biryani?

Preparation of Aloo Biryani starts by cooking the basmati rice and frying or boiling potatoes. Usually, potatoes are cooked along with spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala to infuse the potatoes with flavoureds. Then, it is layered with spiced potatoes, sometimes fried onions, mint, and yoghurt for aromatic flavour. The dish can be dum (steamed) or cooked in a pot so that the rice absorbs the fragrance of spices. The result is a one-pot layered, aromatic, flavourful preparation quite often presented with raita or accompanied by a side salad.

Is Aloo Biryani vegetarian-friendly?

Of course, Aloo Biryani is a vegetarian dish. So it is perfect for those strictly on a plant-based diet. It is made using potatoes alone and with other veggies, such as sometimes peas or carrots.
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