• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen logo
  • Home
  • About
    • VVK Galleries
    • VVK YouTube Channel
    • VVK Mentions
    • Privacy & Copyright Policies
  • Recipes
  • Shop
    • Amazon Shop
    • Cookbooks
  • Contact
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Shop
  • Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Variety Rice » Bhatkal Biryani | Vegetarian Bhatkali Biryani

    Bhatkal Biryani | Vegetarian Bhatkali Biryani

    Posted on April 2, 2019 · Last Updated on October 4, 2020 · By Srividhya G · 24 Comments

    390 shares
    • Share17
    • Tweet
    • Reddit
    Jump to Recipe Card

    Bhatkal Biryani – The vegetarian version of the famous biryani from the coastal town of Karnataka – Bhatkal, with plant-protein – soy chunks. Check out the detailed recipe of this Bhatkal biryani with step-wise pictures.

    bhatkal biryani in a clay plate with raita and pickleWhen we talk about Indian biryani varieties, Hyderabadi biryani, Kolkata biryani, Lucknow biryani, Chettinadu biryani, and many other regional biryanis’ tops the chart, the Bhatkal variety of biryani from the coastal Karnataka is slowly finding its way in that chart. Bhatkal, also known as ‘Batecala’ & ‘Al Nawayath’ in some historical texts, is a port town in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka.

    Honestly, I wasn’t aware of this biryani until 2018. While researching the biryani varieties, I read about this and decided to try it. Food exploration and research are what I like about this blogging marathon. Like the coastal Karnataka cuisine, this Bhatkal biryani recipe fascinated me. We add curry leaves to this biryani, and we serve this with the pickle.  You read it right. Yes, curry leaves in biryani.Bhatkal Biryani in a handi with raita, pickle, onion and lemon

    The Easy Pressure Cooker Bhatkali Biryani:

    Like every other biryani, I found a lot of recipes for this one as well, but when I saw this one on the Hindu paper, I didn’t look any further. Its recipe shared by the owner of the famous hotel called Kwality hotel that serves Bhatkal biryani. You can read more about the biryani in that article.

    I made this as a one-pot biryani in the stove-top pressure cooker. This Bhatkal biryani is one of the easiest biryani to make. If you are using soy chunks or paneer, there is isn’t any chopping involved either except for onion. It doesn’t include any grinding or marinating either. You can prepare this biryani in less than 30 minutes. Yes, I did not even soak the basmati rice. So now without any further ado, here is my veg version of the Bhatkal Biryani.

    close up look of bhatkal biryani in a handi

    Ingredients:

    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 1 onion
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 1 green chili
    • 10 curry leaves
    • 1 tsp ground pepper
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • ½ cup soy chunks soaked in water for 20 minutes and drained
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • 1.25 cups water

    Prep-work:

    • Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and drain the water. As I mentioned above, I did not soak the rice for this biryani.
    • Soak the soya chunks in water for atleast 15 minutes and drain the water. Squeeze the soy chunks and remove the excess water.
    • Chop the onion and garlic and slit the green chili into two.

    Steps:

    • Heat the pressure cooker or pressure pan and add the oil.
    • When the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, green chili, and the curry leaves.

    Pressure Cooker Bhatkal Biryani Step 1

    • Saute until the onion turns translucent.
    • Now add all the spice powders – ground pepper, coriander powder, garam masala, and turmeric powder.

    Bhatkal Biryani Step 2 - Adding all the spices

    • Mix well and now add the soya chunks, followed by salt.

    Bhatkal Biryani Step 3 - adding soya chunks and salt

    • Mix again and add rice and water. Gently mix and close the pressure cooker lid and put the weight on.

    Bhatkal Biryani Step 4 - Adding rice and water

    • Cook the biryani for one whistle and turn off the heat.
    • Allow the pressure the release and open the lid. Allow the rice to cool for 10 minutes and gently fluff.

    Bhatkal Biryani after pressure cooking

    • Serve hot with pickle and raita.

    Bhatkal Biryani in a traditional handi

    Recipe Notes-

    • As always adjust the salt and spices according to your preference.
    • Instead of soy chunks, you can include ½ cup of mixed vegetables or paneer or a combination. Adjust salt and water based on the vegetable quantity. (¼ tsp extra salt and also ¼ cup of water)

    PS: If you try this Bhatkal veg biryani recipe, don’t forget to comment and rate the recipe. Also, follow my YouTube Channel for new video recipes.

    Vegetarian Bhatkal or Bhatkali Biryani Recipe
    Pin Recipe Print Recipe
    5 from 2 votes

    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.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Soaking Time20 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Karnataka Cuisine,
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 291kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 1 onion
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 1 green chili
    • 10 curry leaves
    • 1 tsp ground pepper
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
    • ½ cup soy chunks soaked in water for 20 minutes and drained
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • 1.25 cups water

    Instructions

    Prep-work:

    • Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and drain the water. I did not soak the rice for this biryani.
    • Soak the soya chunks in water for 20 minutes and drain the water. Squeeze the soy chunks and remove the excess water.
    • Chop the onion and garlic and slit the green chili into two.

    Steps:

    • Heat the pressure cooker or pressure pan and add the oil.
    • When the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, green chili, and the curry leaves.
    • Saute until the onion turns translucent.
    • Now add all the spice powders - ground pepper, coriander powder, garam masala, and turmeric powder.
    • Mix well and now add the soya chunks, followed by salt.
    • Mix again and add rice and water. Gently mix and close the pressure cooker lid and put the weight on.
    • Cook the biryani for one whistle and turn off the heat.
    • Allow the pressure the release and open the lid. Allow the rice to cool for 10 minutes and gently fluff.
    • Serve hot with pickle and raita.

    Notes

    • As always adjust the salt and spices according to your preference.
    • Instead of soy chunks, you can include ½ cup of mixed vegetables or paneer or a combination.
    • Adjust salt and water based on the vegetable quantity. (¼ tsp extra salt and also ¼ cup of water)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 54.9mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1.9mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @vidhyasvegetariankitchen or tag #vidhyasvegkitchen
    For Video RecipesCheck out My YouTube Channel

    BMLogo

    Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM#99

     

    [inlinkz_linkup id=817853 mode=1]

    ——————-*****—————————–

    390 shares
    • Share17
    • Tweet
    • Reddit

    Filed Under: Biryani, Variety Rice Tagged With: karnataka biryani, Karnataka special, pressure cooker bhatkali biryani, vegetable biryani varieties

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Pavani says

      April 05, 2019 at 2:59 am

      Bhatkal biryani sounds very interesting and looks delicious, never tried it before but I bookmarked your recipe! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 05, 2019 at 9:42 am

        Thanks, Pavani.

        Reply
    2. Preeti says

      April 04, 2019 at 12:32 pm

      Wow.. great choice and love this new finding.. i love this flavorful and tempting rice with vadi. Love you earthen platter

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 04, 2019 at 1:02 pm

        Thanks Preeti.

        Reply
    3. Sharmila Kingsly says

      April 03, 2019 at 6:25 am

      Nice read Sri.. I dint know about this Bhatkal biryani ,so far… Will try this out some time!!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 03, 2019 at 9:38 am

        Thanks da. Please do try and I am sure you will like it.

        Reply
    4. Vaishali Sabnani says

      April 02, 2019 at 6:45 pm

      Wow ! That’s a great find . Yes , I love these marathons for all the researches too . One learns a lot . The Biryani looks awesome and I bet it would taste equally delicious with paneer . Totally new one !

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 02, 2019 at 7:47 pm

        Thanks Vaishali.

        Reply
    5. harini says

      April 02, 2019 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      I didn’t ever come across the name Bhatkal but I have seen biryani recipes with curry leaves, Srividhya. Sounds very flavorful. Bookmarked to try.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 02, 2019 at 7:50 pm

        Thanks, Harini

        Reply
    6. Gayathri Kumar says

      April 02, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      That is an awesome find Vidya. The recipe sounds easier and looks fantastic.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 02, 2019 at 7:50 pm

        Thanks Gayathri

        Reply
    7. Kalyani says

      April 02, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      looks so auhtentic and although I have seen a version with mutton / chicken this veggie version has me intrigued Vidhya ! bookmarking it

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 02, 2019 at 7:53 pm

        Thanks Kalyani. Please do try, I am sure you will like it.

        Reply
    8. Suma Gandlur says

      April 02, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      We would have been saying ‘same pinch’ today as well. I switched from Bhatkali biryani to another one almost at the end. :) The rice looks so inviting and perfectly made, with each grain sticking out.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 02, 2019 at 8:00 pm

        oh wow… :-) :-) I wish we could have said same pinch. Thanks a lot.

        Reply
      • Renu says

        April 05, 2019 at 2:19 pm

        Love such unique finds and you are so right, blogging makes us learn more and more. The biryani looks flavourful and aromatic.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          April 05, 2019 at 6:35 pm

          Thanks a lot Renu.

          Reply
    9. Sushma says

      April 02, 2019 at 12:04 pm

      I love the spices used in Chettinad Cuisine. The Pulao looks amazing.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 02, 2019 at 7:54 pm

        It’s the regular spices Sushma. Thanks

        Reply
    10. Sowmya says

      April 02, 2019 at 9:55 am

      Curry leaves in biryani? Finally a biryani my husband will love :) Never heard of this one before Vidhya. Lovely pick and such a delicious looking pot of biryani you have!!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 02, 2019 at 10:04 am

        Thanks Sowmya. I learned about this biryani recently as well.

        Reply
    11. Srivalli says

      April 02, 2019 at 7:33 am

      Wow that’s totally new for me srividhya
      Fantastic find. And the recipe surely sounds fun with all those ingredients. Curry leaf is totally new hahha..very good pick.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 02, 2019 at 7:47 am

        Thanks, Valli. :-) Thanks mega BM, if not I wouldn’t have learned about the biryani.

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome

    Author Vidhya smiling in the renovated kitchen

    Hello all, I am Srividhya, the person behind this blog. I firmly believe that the mouth is the way to the heart. My blog is all about vegetarian and vegan food with unique and exciting recipes from all over the world. From traditional, authentic recipes to fusion and eggless bakes, you can find it all here! Read more →

    Enjoy My Cookbooks

    Two cookbooks beautifully presented on the table

    Discover the diverse and delicious taste of South India, eggless recipes made in Instant Pot and other deliciousness! Find out more →

    Sign Up to Newsletter

    Must-Try Soup Recipes 

    • Vegan Miso Ramen Soup With Tofu
    • Easy Pumpkin Soup | Pumpkin Shorba
    • Vegan Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup | Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup
    • Broccoli Almond Soup (Instant Pot Method)

    As Featured On

    As seen on logo banner

    YouTube

    Follow me on YouTube for regular recipe videos and insights from my kitchen!

    Follow

    Disclosure

    VVK is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program - an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate VVK earns from qualifying purchases. Privacy Policy →

    Most Popular Posts

    • Tofu Scramble | Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Burrito
    • Pesto Mozzarella Sandwich
    • Sweet Corn and Steel Cut Oats Soup
    • Easy Cream Cheese Pasta with Broccoli
    • Aloo Masoor Dal | Potato With Red Lentils
    • Alu Diye Cholar Dal | Bengali-Style Lentils with Potatoes

    Explore Your Favorites

    15 + Mango Recipes

    25 + Easy South Indian Instant Pot Recipes

    10 + Must Try Vegetarian Pasta Recipes

    20 + Kids Friendly Lunch Box Recipes

    20 + Indian Lentils Recipes Made in Instant Pot

    Footer


    VVK is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program - Privacy Policy
    HOME | ABOUT | CONTACT US

    Footer

    ↑ Back to Top

    VVK horizontal logo

    About

    • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy

    Cooking

    • Sign Up to Newsletter
    • All Recipes
    • My Cookbooks
    • My Amazon Shop

    VVK is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program

    Copyright © 2023 | VidhyasHomeCooking.com