You are here: Home> Course > Main Course Recipes > Indian Rice > biryani recipes across India > Masoor Biryani, Veg Masoor Biryani
Masoor Biryani, Veg Masoor Biryani

Tarla Dalal
15 January, 2016
-1645.webp)

Table of Content
Make the basic milk rice in advance to save time and effort. I have added apricots and raisins to the masoor masala to make it more interesting.
Serve with Phudina Raita and roasted papad .
Tags
Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
10 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Masala Masoor
1 tbsp oil
1/2 cup masoor (whole red lentil) , soaked for 1-2 hours
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tbsp red red chilli garlic paste
1/2 cup potato cubes
3/4 cup chopped tomato
2 chopped apricots (kummani / jardalu)
1 tbsp chopped raisins (kismis)
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
2 1/2 cups cooked rice (chawal)
2 tbsp milk
For The Garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- Clean , wash and soak the masoor in enough water atleast 1 to 2 hours. Drain the masoor. Keep aside while stirring continuously.
- Heat the oil in a pressure cooker add the onions and sauté till they turn brown in colour, while stirring continuously.
- Add the red chilli-garlic paste and sauté for a few more seconds,while stirring continuously.
- Add the potatoes, tomatoes, apricots, raisins, masoor, salt and 1¼ cups water and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- If it is watery, simmer till little moisture evaporates and the mixture becomes semi-dry. Keep aside.
- Divide the rice into 3 equal portions and the masala masoor into 2 equal portions keep aside.
- Spread one portion of the rice in an even layer in a greased glass baking dish.
- Spread one portion of the masala masoor over it.
- Spread the remaining rice over the masala masoor in an even layer. Repeat the step 2 and 3 to make one more layer.
- Cover with an aluminium foil and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes or microwave for 2 minutes. Ensure you do not use aluminium foil while microwaving, as it may cause a spark. Use a microwave-safe lid instead.
- Turn upside down on a large serving plate just before serving. Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Masoor Biryani, Veg Masoor Biryani recipe with step by step photos

Foodie#357354
Feb. 5, 2021, 10:38 a.m.
really awesome, a must try

PlatePixel
Oct. 7, 2020, 9:15 a.m.
Check out our blog featuring your recipe at platepixel.com