This tasty, healthy Baked Vegetable Biryani recipe is perfect for toddlers in Australia. Packed full of nutritious vegetables and aromatic spices, this easy-to-make biryani is an ideal dish for introducing toddlers to novel flavours and textures. With just a few simple steps, you can quickly whip up this delicious one-dish meal that is sure to be a hit with your little ones!

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Biryani, Vegetables, Baked
• Calories: 350
• Protein: 11g
• Carbs: 46g
• Fats: 11g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 cloves
• 2 green cardamom pods
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 medium potatoes, cut into cubes
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1/2 cup plain yoghurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).

2. Wash the rice under cold running water and let it soak for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add the cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom pods, and bay leaves and cook for another minute.

4. Add the potatoes, carrots, peas, and cauliflower and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for another minute.

5. Add the ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chilli powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

6. Add the yoghurt, fresh coriander, and mint and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

7. Add the drained rice and stir to combine.

8. Add 3 cups of cold water and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

9. Spoon the biryani into an oven-safe dish. Dot with butter and bake in the preheated oven until the biryani is golden brown and the rice is cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Recommended Sides

For serving the Baked Vegetable Biryani, Steve recommends adding a few accompaniments. For a full meal, serve the biryani with a yoghurt raita and a simple green salad with a light vinaigrette. You can also serve it with a tangy pickle of your choice. Enjoy!