# Vegetable biryani (from NYT Cooking)

Video: [Easy One-Pot Vegetable Biryani | Zainab Shah | NYT Cooking](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw) by [NYT Cooking](https://www.youtube.com/@NYTCooking).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.81 per serving, ~$17.43 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$12.19* per serving (68%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 7 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario curry with rice at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 each red onion _(amount estimated)_
- 1 head cauliflower _(amount estimated)_
- 2 each carrot _(amount estimated)_
- 3 each potato _(amount estimated)_
- some long grain basmati rice _(amount estimated)_
- some ghee _(amount estimated)_
- some star anise _(amount estimated)_
- some cardamom pods _(amount estimated)_
- some green chile _(amount estimated)_
- some ginger paste _(amount estimated)_
- some red chili powder _(amount estimated)_
- some turmeric _(amount estimated)_
- some tomato _(amount estimated)_
- some mint _(amount estimated)_
- some cilantro _(amount estimated)_
- some green beans _(amount estimated)_
- some peas _(amount estimated)_
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- some garam masala _(amount estimated)_
- some salt _(amount estimated)_
- some vegetable stock _(amount estimated)_
- some lemon slices _(amount estimated)_
- some cashews _(amount estimated)_
- some pomegranate seeds _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [1:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=76s) Chop the red onion into dice.
2. [1:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=86s) Cut the cauliflower into small bite-sized florets.
3. [2:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=122s) Chop the carrots into small sticks.
4. [2:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=131s) Chop the potatoes and soak them in water.
5. [2:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=144s) Rinse and soak the long grain basmati rice in a bowl of water for 20 minutes.
6. [3:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=193s) Melt ghee in a heavy Dutch oven over the stove.
7. [3:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=207s) Add bay leaf, star anise, and opened cardamom pods.
8. [4:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=242s) Add slit green chiles and the diced red onion.
9. [4:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=251s) Stir in ginger paste, red chili powder, and turmeric.
10. [4:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=259s) Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down and oil separates.
11. [5:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=305s) Roughly chop fresh mint and cilantro.
12. [5:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=320s) Add the prepared potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, green beans, and peas to the pot.
13. [5:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=333s) Add Greek yogurt and mix well to coat the vegetables.
14. [6:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=361s) Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot, stirring gently.
15. [6:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=369s) Stir in garam masala and a generous amount of salt.
16. [6:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=384s) Pour in the vegetable stock and stir.
17. [6:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=392s) Top with lemon slices and cover the pot.
18. [6:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=394s) Cook on low heat for 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
19. [7:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZxfJtE-Zw&t=438s) Fluff the biryani with a fork and garnish with cashews and pomegranate seeds before serving.

## Equipment

- Dutch oven
- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- fork

## What the video didn't say

- Exact ingredient quantities and spice amounts were not specified.
- Exact water and vegetable stock volumes were not specified.
- Servings and total cooking time were not explicitly stated.

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