For the final day of this week’s BM under Thalis & Spreads, I have a delectable Hyderabadi Vegetarian Thali. This spread is inspired from Vaishali’s Hyderabadi thali, but mine has about 5 dishes less than hers. Vaishali is the queen of creating amazing thalis/ spreads from all around the globe. Her blog is a great resource while creating menus for parties — so don’t forget to check it out here. Here’s what I have in my Hyderabadi thali:
Shahi Tukda (sweet fried bread served in creamy rabri)
Naan (store bought)
I love making biryanis and keep trying new recipes. I already have a Hyderabadi vegetable biryani recipe on the blog. But I found this recipe in one of my notes, so wanted to give it a try.Like many biryanis this one also has a very long list of ingredients and many steps to follow that seem to be daunting. But it’s not, most of the ingredients are the same for the various layers — so make sure to read the recipe before attempting to make it.
This recipe uses freshly ground biryani masala and adds lot of flavor to the dish. Basmati rice is cooked with whole spices until about 85%~90% cooked and then layered with the spicy vegetable mixture and then baked in the oven or on the stove-top.I served the biryani with mirchi ka salan, khatti dal and burani raita. This menu is special enough to serve for guests. With a little preparation, this meal can make any weekend special.
A very flavorful and delicious Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani. Serve the biryani with mirchi ka salan, khatti dal and burani raita. This menu is special enough to serve for guests. With a little preparation, this meal can make any weekend special.
A very flavorful and delicious Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani. Serve the biryani with mirchi ka salan, khatti dal and burani raita. This menu is special enough to serve for guests. With a little preparation, this meal can make any weekend special.
2cupsBasmati Rice (soaked for at least 30 minutes)
2tspsalt
1tspOil
2Cardamom pods, crushed
2Cloves
1"Cinnamon stick
¼tspShahjeera
2tbspMint leaves, coarsely chopped
For Biryani Masala (Spice blend):
2tbspCashews
½tspFennel seeds
2Cloves
2Cardamom pods
1"Cinnamon stick
2tspPoppy seeds
For the Vegetable Layer:
2tbspOil
1tbspghee
¼tspShahjeera
1Star Anise
2bay leaves
3Green Chilies, slit
¼cupMint leaves, finely chopped
¼tspturmeric
1Medium Onion, thinly sliced
1cupBrown Onions*
2tspGinger+garlic paste
2Medium Potatoes, peeled and diced
8~10Green Beans, chopped
1Medium Carrot, peeled and diced
½cupCauliflower florets
¼cupGreen Peas
1Medium Tomato, chopped
¼tspgaram masala
1tspGround Coriander
¼tspGround Cumin
½cupyogurt
2tsplemon juice
To tastesalt
Other Ingredients:
2tsplemon juice
2tbspCilantro, chopped
2tbspMint, chopped
Pinch of Saffron soaked in 2tbsp warm milk (optional)
Servings: Servings
Instructions
Make Rice:
Add the whole spices to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Drain the soaked rice and add to the boiling water. Bring to a boil and cook for 4~5 minutes or until the rice is 85%~90% cooked through. Drain the water and set the aside to cool slightly.
Make Biryani Masala:
Dry fry cashews, fennel seeds, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and poppy seeds until lightly golden and aromatic. Cool slightly and grind to a powder. This can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container.
Make Vegetable Layer:
Heat oil in a pan, add shahjeera, star anise, bay leaves and cook for 30 seconds. Next add green chilies, onion and mint leaves. Cook for 3~4 minutes or until the onion turns translucent.
Next add ½ cup brown onions, turmeric, ginger+garlic paste and salt. Cook for 2 more minutes.
Stir in the veggies and cook till tender, about 8~10 minutes.
Season with salt, garam masala, ground coriander, ground cumin and the biryani masala.
Next add yogurt and tomato. Cook till the tomato is mushy, about 5 minutes. Turn off the stove and add the lemon juice.
Assemble the Biryani:
Lightly spray cooking spray in an oven safe pan or a pan to cook on the stove top.
Spread all of the vegetable mixture on the bottom, followed by some of the remaining brown onions and all of the cooked rice. Top the rice with lemon juice, the rest of the brown onions, chopped cilantro, mint and the saffron milk. Cover tightly with a foil or a tight fitting lid.
Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 15~20 minutes.
Alternately cook on the stove top on medium-high heat for 3~4 minutes, then on low heat for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it sit for another 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
Make Brown onions by sauteing 2 large thinly onions in 2tbsp oil on medium flame until nicely caramelized and browned. Make sure that they don't burn.
Alternately you can also used store bought brown onions.
Vaishali, thank you soooo much for your comment 🙂 You are always welcome in my home. In fact I would be honored to host you. I hope it happens some day.
OMG! Pavani, this is gorgeous! Everything in thali is super delicious but biryani is certainly the star of this show. I would definitely try this recipe next time I cook biryani!
The whole platter idea is brilliant! I am a big fan of wholesome variety of foods, though in controlled portions. I absolutely loved the flavourful biryani and can imagine how great it must have tasted with all the other components. Give me a bow of curd and this and I am sorted. Weekends should be like this.
I think all my favourite in one platter…It’s totally fest for the eyes and tummy…Kudos to you dear for presenting such a gorgeous spread…Awesome share!!
That is the amazing spread, you must have worked so hard to cook all these dishes, which can be seen on the plate. Biryani looks awesome, feel like grabbing that plate!
Here’s what I have in my Hyderabadi thali:
Like many biryanis this one also has a very long list of ingredients and many steps to follow that seem to be daunting. But it’s not, most of the ingredients are the same for the various layers — so make sure to read the recipe before attempting to make it.
I served the biryani with mirchi ka salan, khatti dal and burani raita. This menu is special enough to serve for guests. With a little preparation, this meal can make any weekend special.
lovely spread Pavani 🙂 each of these dishes are delicious..
Awesome spread pavani, all the dishes look so inviting and I am sure it must have been a feast!..Enjoyed drooling over your thalis this week…:)
Can smell the flavour of this Hyderbadi vegetable biryani rite through your astonishing clicks, wat a spread yaar, seriously very irresistible.
I too like to keep trying out new biriyani recipes. Everything in the thali looks really good.
Awesome spread with beautiful clicks and presentation.
Oh goodness! That thali makes me drool… so much work but worth all the effort!
Oh, Pavani, these photographs just made my mouth water. Can I be a guest at your home, please. 🙂 The biryani looks gorgeous, and so does the saalan.
Vaishali, thank you soooo much for your comment 🙂 You are always welcome in my home. In fact I would be honored to host you. I hope it happens some day.
Such an elaborately made thali, PAvani. Love it.
The pics are makin me salivate here ….awesome spread !
The thali looks amazing. Each dish is so tempting. Lovely biryani recipe
Awesome platter. And Hyderabadi veg biryani looks great. I can feel the aroma and taste. Bookmarking it. Delicious share.
The biriyani looks so tempting.. Feeling hungry looking at the pics.
OMG! Pavani, this is gorgeous! Everything in thali is super delicious but biryani is certainly the star of this show. I would definitely try this recipe next time I cook biryani!
Fabulous spread dear. Biryani looks so yummy and you clicks are awesome 🙂
Biryani looks delectable 🙂 Rice is cooked to perfection. Love the whole platter
WoW the whole vegetarian thali from Hyderabad looks delicious and beautiful write up about it.
Bookmarking it. I have tried an Awadhi style Biriyani. Need to try this version.
Oh my! That is such a tempting platter, I could polish that off in no time! Your biryani looks delicious 🙂 Great job, Pavani 🙂
WOW this is a feast for our eyes ! Hyderabadi platter looks stunning !
I am drooling at this super delicious and gorgeous bowl of amazing biriyani. So flavoursome and so very tasty.
Fabulous thali; I am inviting myself over, Pavani. 🙂
Lovely to see this special Hyderabadi thali; looks delicious with beautiful photography! Looks delicious!
The whole platter idea is brilliant! I am a big fan of wholesome variety of foods, though in controlled portions. I absolutely loved the flavourful biryani and can imagine how great it must have tasted with all the other components. Give me a bow of curd and this and I am sorted. Weekends should be like this.
I am a big fan of Biryani . Yours look amazing so tempting… Beautiful spread dear.. everything looks delicious
OMG! What a spread. I love the biryani recipe will try it next time Apeksha is here.
Nostalgic platter with Spicy Veg hyderabadi cuisine..
I think all my favourite in one platter…It’s totally fest for the eyes and tummy…Kudos to you dear for presenting such a gorgeous spread…Awesome share!!
This is such a exquisite one, has all the essentials. in it. Loved that pic, shall try this recipe sometime.
Who wouldnt like this yummy meal.. Simply the best..
That is the amazing spread, you must have worked so hard to cook all these dishes, which can be seen on the plate. Biryani looks awesome, feel like grabbing that plate!
I too love making the biryani masala fresh at home before making biryani, it adds so many flavors. Love the wonderful Hyderabadi thali spread.
oh lovely!!!!! Look at the feast you have created. Lovely layers of the biryani.
What a spread Pavani…..Awesom!! Your biryani is making me feel hungry 🙂
wow, hydrabadi biryani looking so tempting, great you tried this, loved this recipe and a great list of ingredient shared.
I can smell the flavors of this biryani. And the clicks are so wonderful ones
Wish I cud grab from here right now 😛
I love when the rice in biriyani is separate ..this looks a fabulous thaali..biriyani looks delicious
The Biryani looks super delicious. And that spread is making me hungry❤❤