Make hotel-like veg biryani at home, the aroma and taste will be such that everyone will ask for it, recipe

By Samira Vishwas On May 8, 2026

Veg Biryani Recipe: As soon as we hear the name of Veg Biryani, the wonderful combination of aromatic rice, aroma of spices and colorful vegetables comes to our mind. Often people think that it is difficult to make hotel-like tasty biryani at home, but if the right method is adopted then you too can prepare the same wonderful taste in your kitchen.

The special thing is that home made biryani is more healthy and fresh. With just a few simple tips and using the right spices, your biryani can be restaurant style. Let us know its easy recipe.

Basmati rice – 2 cups
Carrot – 1 (chopped)
Beans – 1/2 cup
Potato – 2 (chopped)
Peas – 1/2 cup
Onion – 2 (thin slices)
Tomato – 1 (chopped)
Curd – 1/2 cup
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
Green chilli – 2
Whole spices (bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves)
Biryani Masala – 1 tbsp
Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Salt – as per taste
Oil/Ghee – 3 tbsp
Coriander and mint – to garnish

How to make Veg Biryani

Veg biryani is very easy to make. For this, first of all wash the Basmati rice and soak it for 20-30 minutes. Now boil water in a big vessel and add salt and whole spices in it.

Cook the rice till 70-80% and then filter it. Keep in mind that the rice is not cooked completely, so that the biryani can be prepared well in dum. Heat oil or ghee in a pan and add whole spices to it.

Now add onion and fry until it turns golden brown. After this add ginger-garlic paste and green chilli. Then add tomatoes and cook until soft. Now add turmeric, red chilli powder, biryani masala and salt.

After this add all the chopped vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes. Finally add curd, mix well and let the masala thicken. Now, in a heavy bottomed vessel, first spread a layer of rice, then add vegetable masala on top of it. Similarly make 2-3 layers.
Add green coriander and mint on top. Cover the vessel and let it simmer on low flame for 10-15 minutes. Whoever eats this dish will not be left without asking for the recipe.