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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 Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Soaking Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
55
minutes
mins
Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
Karnataka Cuisine,
Keyword:
bhatkal biryani, vegetarian biryani varieties
Servings:
4
Calories:
291
kcal
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:
291
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
45
g
|
Protein:
9
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0
g
|
Cholesterol:
0
mg
|
Sodium:
627
mg
|
Potassium:
102
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
95
IU
|
Vitamin C:
54.9
mg
|
Calcium:
71
mg
|
Iron:
1.9
mg