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    Home » Recipe Roundups » 26 Vegetarian Biryani & Pulao Collection

    26 Vegetarian Biryani & Pulao Collection

    Posted on May 2, 2019 · Last Updated on July 22, 2020 · By Srividhya G · 12 Comments

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    Do you love pulavs and biryanis? Then you are in the right place. I have a collection of twenty-six delicious and lip-smacking biryani, and pulav recipes all made in Instant Pot and pressure cooker. Let’s get right into the 20 plus vegetarian biryani and pulao collection list.

    As I mentioned in my Zarda pulao post, this is my fifth mega marathon, and I can’t express how happy I am. A month-long marathon is always exciting and fun. April was a bit challenging, but somehow managed and completed the marathon.

    Know Your Rice!

    Before sharing the list, I want to share my learning from this marathon and also share a tip about cooking rice in the pressure cooker and Instant Pot.

    I discovered a lot of rice varieties like Gobind bhog, Sela Basmati, Kaima, kichadi rice, red samba rice, and the list goes on. I am glad that all these varieties are available now in the Bay Area itself. Every rice is different, and they add a unique flavor.

    New Vs. Aged Rice:

    I have a lot of pulav, and biryani recipes on my blog and most of them have different cooking times. Are you wondering why? It’s all because of the rice, and I want to insist on the age-old principle. New rice becomes mushy fast, so you need less water, and you need to cook for less amount of time. But aged rice absorbs all the water, and you need to cook it comparatively longer and also it needs little extra water.

    Back in India, my mom always buys aged rice and aged tamarind. I know its hard in the US as it comes in packed bags and the dates in them are quite confusing. So I always do a test run, by cooking 1 cup of rice with 2 cups of water in the pressure cooker for three whistles or cook in Instant Pot using rice preset. I check the doneness of the rice, and then I decide the timing. I hope this helps.

    Ok, now without any delay here is the pressure cooker and Instant Pot pulav and biryanis.

    Instant Pot Veg Biryanis & Pulavs

    Ambur Vegetable Biryani | Instant Pot Ambur Biryani
    The vegetarian version of the lip-smackingly delicious Ambur biryani made in Instant Pot with plant and dairy-based protein - white peas and paneer
    Check out this recipe
    instant pot ambur veg biryani recipe
    Calcutta Biryani | Instant Pot Kolkata Veg Biryani
    A lip-smacking & a fragrant Calcutta veg biryani with fresh ground biryani masala, potatoes & mushrooms, made in Instant Pot!
    Check out this recipe
    instant pot kolkata veg biryani in clay pot
    Fenugreek Leaves Pulav | Instant Pot Methi Pulav
    A flavorful pulav or pulao recipe with fresh fenugreek leaves made in Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    methi pulav in a lunch box with raita and fruits
    Gongura Pickle Pulav | Instant Pot Recipe
    Gongura Pickle Pulav - A tangy, spicy and lip-smackingly delicious pulav with gongura pickle made in Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    gongura pickle pulav in a handi
    Jackfruit Biryani | Instant Pot Tender Jackfruit Biryani
    A spicy and delicious vegan biryani with plant-based meat substitute - tender jackfruit or raw jackfruit made in Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Tender Jackfruit Biryani Recipe
    Kashmiri Peas Pulav | Instant Pot Pulav
    A delicious saffron-flavored mild Kashmiri pulao with peas, dry fruits, & nuts made in Instant Pot with the signature Kashmiri spices - fennel & dry ginger.
    Check out this recipe
    instant pot kashmiri peas pulav recipe
    Mishti Polao | Instant Pot Bengali Sweet Rice
    Call it mishti pulao or mishti polao or Basanti polao - this Bengali sweet rice with the subtle flavors of saffron is perfect for any occasion.
    Check out this recipe
    mishti pulav in two bowls on a plate full of nuts and raisins
    No Onion No Garlic Veg Pulav | Instant Pot Recipe
    A mild mixed vegetable pulav made in Instant Pot without any onion or garlic. A perfect and a sattvic recipe to make on any auspicious day.
    Check out this recipe
    sattvic veg pulav recipe
    Qabooli Biryani | Instant Pot Chana Dal Biryani
    Hyderabad fame qubooli or the qabooli biryani with the goodness of Bengal gram dal but without any onion and garlic made in the Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    qubooli biryani in white ceramic pot with whole spices on the side
    Sindhi Veg Biryani | Instant Pot Version
    Sindhi Veg Biryani - A spicy and a delicious biryani from the province of Sindh made with vegetables in Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    instant pot sindhi veg biryani recipe
    Ulutham Paruppu Sadham | Black Urad Dal Pulav
    A simple and a nutritious pulav with black urad dal, rice and coconut milk made in Instant Pot. Here is my take on the traditional Ulutham Sadham / Black Gram Lentils Rice without onion and garlic.
    Check out this recipe
    ulutham soru in a white ceramic bowl
    Wadi Ki Biryani | Instant Pot Punjabi Wadi Biryani
    A spicy and a tangy biryani made with the potatoes and Punjabi special wadi or the spicy sun-dried lentil nuggets or fryums in Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    wadi ki biryani in a black bowl
    Xacuti Masala Pulav | Instant Pot Version
    Xacuti Masala Pulav - A simple corn pulav bursting with the flavors of Goan xacuti masala made in Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    xacuti pulav
    Zarda Pulao | Instant Pot Zarda Pulav
    Zarda pulao or meetha chawal is a simple saffron-flavored sweet rice made with sugar and nuts. Check out the Instant Pot version of the Zarda pulao here.
    Check out this recipe
    Zarda pulao recipe

    Pressure Cooker Veg Biryanis & Pulavs

    Bhatkal Biryani | Vegetarian Bhatkal Biryani
    Bhatkal Biryani - The vegetarian version of the famous biryani from the coastal town of Karnataka – Bhatkal, with plant-protein – soy chunks.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegetarian Bhatkal or Bhatkali Biryani Recipe
    Delhi Veg Biryani | Degi Biryani
    Delhi Veg Biryani - The vegetarian version of the famous degi biryani with vegetables and sela basmati rice from the capital city of India - Delhi.
    Check out this recipe
    Delhi Veg Biryani Recipe
    Eggplant Biryani
    An easy-peasy biryani made in the pressure cooker with baby eggplants or brinjal and store-bought biryani masala.
    Check out this recipe
    indian eggplant biryani recipe
    Hyderabadi Veg Biryani
    An aromatic and flavorful biryani with vegetables made quickly in a stove-top pressure cooker.
    Check out this recipe
    Hyderabadi Veg Biryani Recipe
    Idli Biryani
    A quick and flavorful biryani with vegetables and leftover idlis. A great way to transform the humble idli.
    Check out this recipe
    idli biryani recipe
    Lucknowi Veg Biryani
    Lucknowi Veg Biryani is a classic and a fragrant Indian vegetarian biryani recipe from the Awadhi cuisine with a medley of vegetables and spices.
    Check out this recipe
    lucknow veg biryani in two bowls
    Onion Biryani
    A simple biryani loaded with onions, shallots and with a subtle flavor of coconut made in the pressure cooker.
    Check out this recipe
    onion biryani in a bowl kept on a plate with raita and raw vegetables
    Paneer Makhani Biryani
    A rich & creamy pressure cooker biryani made with the delicious paneer makhani or the paneer butter masala sauce with a mild flavor of dried fenugreek leaves.
    Check out this recipe
    paneer makhani biryani recipe
    Rawther Veg Biryani | Palakkad Style
    The vegetarian version of the famous Palakkad Rawther style biryani with vegetables and soy chunks made in the pressure cooker with Seeraga Samba rice.
    Check out this recipe
    rawther veg biryani recipe - palakkad style
    Thalassery Veg Biryani | Malabar Biryani
    Thalassery Veg Biryani | Malabar Biryani - A delectable vegetarian biryani with the goodness of coconut oil and coconut milk from God's own country - Thalassery, Kerala.
    Check out this recipe
    thalassery malabar veg biryani
    Vegetable Biryani | Pressure Cooker Version
    A simple vegetable biryani made in the stove-top pressure cooker with freshly ground coconut paste and fried bread in the stove-top pressure cooker.
    Check out this recipe
    vidhyas veg biryani
    Yakhni Veg Pulav
    Yakhni veg pulav is a quick and easy pulav with vegetables and paneer cooked in vegetable stock and made in the pressure cooker.
    Check out this recipe
    yakhni pulav in a bowl on a plate

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    1. Swati says

      May 28, 2019 at 9:44 pm

      Super collection of Biryanis.. many of these have not still tried, can refer to your posts in future whenever I’ll be making these.. loved all your Instant Pot and pressure cooker recipes. Enjoyed reading each and every post. Also beautifully captured pics!!

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      • Srividhya G says

        May 29, 2019 at 3:31 pm

        Thanks much Swati.

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    2. Renu says

      May 23, 2019 at 6:11 am

      A pot of gold for Instant pot lovers. So many instant pot recipes you have done in this marathon and each and everyone is shining in its own. Awesome series and wonderful collection.

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      • Srividhya G says

        May 23, 2019 at 1:07 pm

        Thanks Renu.

        Reply
    3. harini says

      May 06, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      wonderful series, Srividhya. Your instant pot recipes are a definite hit. Love how you managed to cook each grain perfectly in either methods.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        May 07, 2019 at 1:23 pm

        Thanks a lot Harini.

        Reply
    4. Srivalli Jetti says

      May 03, 2019 at 11:40 pm

      Excellent roundup Srividya, I loved how neatly you have grouped the recipes. Will help everybody who checks this list out. Will surely want to try many of the dishes you shared with us. As I said I can’t believe its been five years that you have been doing the mega marathon with us, surely have enjoyed the effort you put in!

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      • Srividhya G says

        May 06, 2019 at 1:05 pm

        Thanks so much Valli. I know, time flies and I learned a lot in these five years. Thanks so much for organizing this.

        Reply
    5. Vaishali Sabnani says

      May 02, 2019 at 7:20 pm

      Beautiful round up. I loved all your recipes, specially the pressure cooker ones. It is hard to get the perfect rice with each grain being separate and firm , yet completely cooked. Would love to master this art, surely the BM meet is the right time to learn this technology from you.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        May 03, 2019 at 8:19 pm

        Sure Vaishali. Can’t wait to meet you all.

        Reply
    6. Sushma Pinjala says

      May 02, 2019 at 12:02 pm

      What an amazing dishes you have made Vidhya, loved readying all of them. Loved all you Instant pot recipes, am not yet used to it, but will definitely follow and make recipes from your blog when I start cooking in it.

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      • Srividhya G says

        May 03, 2019 at 8:23 pm

        Sure. Thanks much Sushma.

        Reply

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