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    Home » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Main Courses » Vegan Biryani with lemon and almonds

    Vegan Biryani with lemon and almonds

    Published: Nov 16, 2020 · Modified: Jul 28, 2021 by Kate Ford · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Vegan Biryani
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    Easy Vegan Biryani with lemon & almonds - a perfect weeknight supper or part of a vegan Indian feast #Vegan #TheVegSpace

    This easy oven-baked vegan biryani is a delicious rice dish to serve as a weeknight supper, or with a feast of curries and naan bread.

    What do you serve when you have friends over for dinner? I like to serve a 'choosing tea' as my kids would call it - a variety of dishes for people to help themselves to. That way you can have some spicy and some mild, lots of different textures and flavours but with no pressure on anyone if there's something they don't like or are unfamiliar with.

    A table groaning with curries, dhal, naan bread, rice, chutneys and pickles is usually a winner. But it can be quite a lot of work, so a rice dish that basically cooks itself in the oven whilst you're getting on with other jobs definitely lightens the load.

    And this easy vegan biryani is both easy, hands-off and delicious It is lemony, nutty, studded with juicy sultanas and with just enough spice to make it interesting without blowing you away.

    Jump to:
    • 📝 What you need
    • 👩🏽‍🍳 Variations
    • ❄️ How long with my biryani keep in the fridge?
    • What else can I make with basmati rice?
    • 🍽 If you liked that...
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments and Reviews
    Vegetable Biryani (vegan)

    📝 What you need

    Ingredients

    Basmati rice It is important to use basmati rice for this biryani, so don't be tempted to substitute in any other sort of rice. Basmati behaves in a particular way, absorbs a certain amount of water, which other varieties of rice won't replicate and you will end up with a soggy mess!

    Garlic 3 cloves might sound like a lot between 4 people but they are roasted whole in their skins, so turn sweet and fragrant. Go for it!

    Garam masala is a blend of spices frequently used in Indian cooking. Mine contains coriander, cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, star anise, cardamom, pimento, bay leaves, cloves and nutmeg. So using 2tsp of that rather than all those individual jars saves an awful lot of time!

    Turmeric gives your vegan biryani its sunny golden yellow colour so don't be tempted to leave it out!

    👩🏽‍🍳 Variations

    How about using this basic recipe to mix things up, by:

    • Making it a meal in itself by adding some protein - a drained and rinsed tin of chickpeas added at the same time as the rice, or even some vegan 'chicken' pieces would be a delicious addition.
    • Make it creamier by adding a tin of coconut milk. You need to keep the liquid content at 600ml, so add a 400ml tin coconut milk + 200ml vegetable stock instead of the listed 600ml vegetable stock.
    • Make it spicier by swapping the garam masala for 1 tablespoon medium to hot curry paste.

    ❄️ How long with my biryani keep in the fridge?

    The Food Standards Agency recommends that you keep cooked rice in the fridge for no longer than 24 hours and ensure that it is steaming hot throughout if you reheat it. Do follow their guidance carefully, badly-reheated rice is an unexpectedly frequent cause of food poisoning.

    What else can I make with basmati rice?

    If you're looking for inspiration for the remainder of that bag of basmati rice, how about trying.....

    • Michelle's Christmas Rice from Greedy Gourmet
    • Choclette's Brown Basmati Pilaff with barberries & almonds from Tin & Thyme

    🍽 If you liked that...

    .... you might also enjoy these vegan recipes from The Veg Space:

    • Green Lentil Dahl
      Creamy Green Lentil Dahl
    • Chickpea and Butternut Squash Curry
      Chickpea and Butternut Squash Curry
    • Courgette Curry
      Creamy Courgette Curry
    • Brinjal Bhaji
      Brinjal Bhaji (Aubergine Bhaji)

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    📖 Recipe

    Vegan Biryani

    Vegan Biryani with lemon and almonds

    Kate Ford | The Veg Space
    This easy oven-baked vegan biryani is a delicious rice dish to serve as a weeknight supper, or with a feast of curries and naan bread.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 511 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 300 g basmati rice
    • 2 tablespoon rapeseed or sunflower oil
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 1 onion
    • 2 carrots
    • 2 potatoes
    • 2 teaspoon garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 600 ml vegetable stock
    • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger peeled and grated (or ready-chopped ginger from a jar or tube)
    • 1 red chilli
    • 70 g frozen peas
    • 40 g sultanas
    • 1 lemon
    • 3 tablespoon flaked almonds
    • small bunch fresh coriander

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F / Gas Mark 5.
    • Soak the basmati rice in a bowl of cold water until needed.
    • Peel and slice the onion, peel the carrots and potatoes and cut into cubes of roughly 1cm.
    • Put the onion, carrot and potato into a large ovenproof casserole dish with the oil, garlic cloves (whole, unpeeled), garam masala and turmeric. Season with salt, toss everything together until fully coated in oil, then roast for 15 minutes.
    • In a heatproof jug, mix the vegetable stock, sliced chilli (deseeded if you prefer) and ginger.
    • Drain and rinse the basmati rice.
    • Remove the roasting vegetables from the oven, and set aside the garlic cloves. Tip the jug of stock and the basmati rice into the casserole dish. Squeeze the flesh from the skins of the garlic cloves. Discard the skins, chop or mash the flesh with a fork, and stir it into the pot. Cover with a tightly fitting lid (or foil if you don't have a lid), and return to the oven for 20 minutes.
    • After 20 minutes, stir the peas and sultanas through the rice. If it is looking a little too dry you can add a splash more water at this stage too. Return it to the oven for a further 10 minutes.
    • Scatter the flaked almonds on a baking tray and place in the oven on a low shelf for the last 5 minutes of cooking - they should be just turning golden but not too brown, watch carefully!
    • Finely chop the coriander leaves. When the rice has finished cooking, squeeze over the lemon juice, stir through the coriander and scatter with the toasted almonds.
      Vegan Biryani

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1portionCalories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 90.7gProtein: 11gFat: 11.5gSaturated Fat: 1.2gSodium: 51mgPotassium: 777mgFiber: 7.2gSugar: 7gCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Rosie Sessarego says

      November 16, 2021 at 5:54 pm

      Really tasty - gorgeous! Came out a bit dry - not so much to spoil it. Might try adding coconut milk next time and try for creamier. Delicious! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kate Ford says

        November 16, 2021 at 7:49 pm

        Lovely! Yes sometimes I add just a splash of water when it comes out the oven, or a little more lemon juice. Glad you enjoyed it x

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    2. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

      November 17, 2020 at 11:41 am

      LOVE vegetable biryani. It's a favourite in our house. Eb 🙂

      Reply
    3. Desicart says

      November 17, 2020 at 7:12 am

      Very nice recipe. We have to try. So easy, flavorful and delicious.

      Reply
    4. Choclette says

      November 16, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      I'm so with you on a mix of dishes to serve up when entertaining. It's far more interesting for all concerned. And curry is often the one I go for. I'm always a bit boring on the rice front though and tend to serve it plain. You've inspired me to try a bit harder next time as this looks so delicious. Assuming we can ever have anyone over for dinner again!

      Reply
    5. Toni Dash says

      November 16, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      I love how flavorful this is! Such a delicious meal for weeknights!

      Reply
    6. Dannii says

      November 16, 2020 at 2:31 pm

      What a lovely light and fresh meal. A great way to use rice too.

      Reply
      • Kate Ford says

        November 16, 2020 at 2:41 pm

        Thanks Dannii x

        Reply
    7. Beth says

      November 16, 2020 at 2:11 pm

      This looks so delicious and full of flavor! I can't wait to give this a try! My husband is going to like this recipe! So excited!

      Reply
      • Kate Ford says

        November 16, 2020 at 2:41 pm

        Thanks Beth - let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    8. Jen says

      November 16, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      Thanks for giving tips about customizing it. Sometimes I love it a bit spicier if it’s just for the hubby and I. Can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
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