Vermicelli Biryani Recipe
Semiya biryani recipe – perfect for quick breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Servings
Prep Time
2
15
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
2
15
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Ingredients
1.5
cups
semiya / vermicelli
2
cups
¼Water
1.5for thin semiya
Salt + as needed
1
small bay leaf
half of a star anise / star flower
1
Strand of mace
optional
tsp
½cumin or shahi jeera
1-
inch
cinnamon stick
3
to 4 cloves
2
green cardamoms
1
medium onions thinly sliced
1
green chili
1
tsp
ginger garlic paste
cup
¾ to 1mixed veggies (carrots
gobi, peas, beans)
10
leaves
mint/ pudina
few coriander leaves
tsp
¼ to ½biryani masala powder
using more may turn biryani bitter
tsp
¼red chili powder
optional
Instructions
Dry roast vermicelli till lightly golden. set aside in a plate.
Add oil to a hot pan. Fry the dry spices for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add onions and chili. Fry until the onions turn slightly golden.
Add veggies, coriander and mint. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover and cook until the veggies are cooked.
You can sprinkle little water if needed. Add the spice powders and saute for a minute.
Pour water and salt. Stir and check salt. Bring the water to a rapid boil.
Add the vermicelli. Cook till the water is absorbed completely.
Switch off the stove. Cover and set aside for 3 to 5 minutes.
Fluff up and serve hot with a raita.