This blog post brings you a delicious and nutritious Veg Biryani recipe for toddlers from Toddler Recipes Australia. Tasty and easy, this dish is packed with protein, fibre and essential vitamins and minerals that your little one needs for healthy development. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you can quickly make this finger-licking biryani your toddler will love!

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Veg Biryani, Healthy, Quick
• Calories: 490
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 93 g
• Fats: 11 g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g. carrots, peas, etc.), thinly chopped
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 2 green chillies, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
2. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric and cayenne pepper to the oil and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and green chillies and cook for 3 minutes.
4. Add the tomato and mixed vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the rice and 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
6. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
7. Add the garam masala and stir to combine.
8. Cover the pan and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
10. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with fresh cilantro (optional).

Recommended Sides

• Papadums
• Raita
• Pickles
• A Light Salad