Vermicelli Biryani Recipe

Name: Vermicelli Biryani Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 grams Semiya (Vermicelli); MTR Roasted; 1 Carrot (Gajjar); finely chopped; Green beans (French Beans); finely chopped; 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum); diced; 1 Onion; finely sliced; 1 cup Green peas (Matar); 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder; 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania); 1/2 teaspoon Biryani Masala; 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi); 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); Oil; as needed; To grind into a paste:; 1 Onion; chopped; 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf); 2-3 Green Chilli; Coriander (Dhania) Leaves; handful; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/2 inch Ginger

By Admin

Prep Time Total in 30 M

Course South Indian Breakfast

Cuisine Indian

Diet Vegetarian

Vermicelli Biryani is a quick and easy one pot meal-dish that can be either made for breakfast or dinner. It also makes for a great lunch-box option. Unlike rice, it is a light meal on your tummy and doesn't put you to sleep in the noon. Plus it has a medley of veggies, and a subtle flavour of the spices that are not too overpowering. Try this Vermicelli Biryani for your lunch box or a quick snack with a glass of masala chai on those chill evenings.

Ingredients

250 grams Semiya (Vermicelli)
MTR Roasted
1 Carrot (Gajjar)
finely chopped
Green beans (French Beans)
finely chopped
1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum)
diced
1 Onion
finely sliced
1 cup Green peas (Matar)
1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
1/2 teaspoon Biryani Masala
1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
Oil
as needed
To grind into a paste:
1 Onion
chopped
1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
2-3 Green Chilli
Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
handful
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 inch Ginger

Instructions

Step 1

To begin the preparation of Vermicelli Biryani, first heat half a teaspoon of oil in a pan and add the ingredients to grind one after the other and slowly saute them on low flame until they slightly wilt and the raw smell goes

Step 2

Cool and grind to a smooth paste

Step 3

Keep Aside

Step 4

In a pan, heat oil, add jeera, once it starts spluttering, add onions, saute till they're translucent

Step 5

Add the carrot, capsicum, beans and peas, slowly saute them till they're slightly tender

Step 6

Now add turmeric, garam masala, dhaniya powder, biryani masala and mix till they're well incorporated

Step 7

Add the ground paste, salt and fry for 2-3 minutes

Step 8

Add 1 cup of water, and let it come to a boil

Step 9

Now add the roasted vermicelli and mix them all together

Step 10

Cook it covered for about 5-7 minutes until the vermicelli has cooked al dente

Step 11

Sprinkle some coriander leaves and enjoy the Vermicelli Biryani while it is hot