Soya Chunks Vegetable Biryani | Lunch |Weekend Special

Main course: Soya Chunks Vegetable Biryani 😍

Servings: 3

Duration: 40 mins

In India, On special occasion or party or on wedding day Biryani must include in the food list because it is a traditional dish following from many years. Biryani is famous in India with amazing taste, infused with aromatic Indian spices, combination of vegetables, whole Biryani spices & totally it’s flavourful long grain Biryani with Basmati Rice 🍚

Today, I’m sharing Vegetable Biryani with Soya Chunks. Soya Chunks are made from de-fatted soy flour that is processed into granules or chunks. It is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. A vegetarian must include Soya Chunks atleast one time in a day or four to five times in a week. Soya Chunks also know as “Soya Mealmaker”

Health benefits of Soya Chunks:

Soya Chunks contain 54.2 grams of protein, which exceeds the amount of protein found in meats, eggs, milk and wheat.

Soya protein contains all the amino acids needed by the body, and is an excellent replacement for meat-based proteins. Soya Chunks can be beneficial to the growth of strong bones and teeth in children.
Soya protein in general is rich in B vitamins, iron, calcium and Omega-3 fatty acids.

Ingredients:

1 cup = 160 gms

Basmati Rice – 1 1/2 cups – 240 gms – washed twice and strain water
Soya chunks – 1 cup
Cauli flower florets- 2 cups
Carrot – 1 – peeled off – diced
Fresh beans – 15 – 1 inch cut
Potatoes – 2 – medium sized – peeled off – diced
Onion – 1 – medium sized – slices
Curd – 1 1/2 cup – whisked
Ginger – garlic paste – 1/2 tb sp
Salt – 2 tsp
Red chilly powder – 1 1/2 tsp
Red chilly flakes – 1 1/2 tsp
Homemade Biryani Masala Powder – 3 tsp
Cloves – 2
Cinnamon sticks – small – 2
Cardamom – 3
Bay leaves 🍃 – 3 small
Star Anise – 1
Mace (japatri) – 2 small pieces
Mint leaves – 1 cup – washed n chopped
Coriander leaves – 1 cup – washed and chopped
Butter – 4 tb sp or 1/4 cup – room temperature

Procedure:

Pre-Preparation:

Heat 2 cups of water over medium heat
When water started boiling add soya Chunks and cook for 3-5 mins or till they puff up fully
Turn off heat, strain water using colander
Squeeze water from soya Chunks and Keep aside
Soya chunks are ready to use in Biryani

Process of making Soya Chunks Vegetable Biryani :

Heat deep frying pan or frying pan over medium heat
Add butter, let it melt
Next add cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, bay leaves, Star anise and mace. Saute and add all chopped vegetables ( cauliflower, Carrot, beans and potatoes)
Saute 3 minutes and add chopped onion & cooked Soya chunks
Mix well and stir 2 minutes
Next add salt, red chilly powder, red chilly flakes, Biryani Masala Powder, ginger-garlic paste & mix well
Saute 2 minutes and add chopped mint, cilantro leaves
Mix well and add curd, Stir and cover with lid
Cook 2 mins and add basmati rice
Gently mix and add 1 1/2 cups water
Once again, combine well and cover with lid
First cook 10 minutes over medium heat and simmer for next 15 minutes
Turn off heat and let it infuse the flavours in Biryani. Don’t open the lid for 10-12 minutes ( Make sure to keep it on coaster or kitchen towel, don’t keep on stove/ Cooktop because it might burnt at bottom)
Mean while, prepare Cucumber Raita 🥒 😉
Enjoy your weekend with this special Vegetable Biryani 👌
Happy cooking 👩🏻‍🍳 & Happy weekend 😀

Step by step process shown below with Pictures:

Note:

Adjust spices & salt according to taste
Will soon share, Homemade Biryani Masala Powder
If you doesn’t like to add curd, you can skip it and replace with tomatoes 🍅
Actually 1 cup Basmati Rice needs 2 cups of water but in this recipe, I reduced water quantity because already added curd. If you’re not adding curd, make sure to add correct ratio of water in your Biryani.
I used Royal Basmati Rice Brand and it’s fluffy and well cooked long grain
If you’re cooking in Pressure cooker, cook for 1 whistle and simmer 10 minutes. Turn off heat

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