Vegetable Biryani is a delicious and healthy option for an easy meal for toddlers that can be easily made in minutes in Australia. This vegetarian Biryani is a tasty combination of vegetables and fragrant rice that is sure to be a hit with the entire family. Our Toddler Recipes Australia blog has easy to follow steps to make the perfect Vegetable Biryani for your toddler, so why not give it a go today!

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Vegetable Biryani, Peanut Free, Kid Friendly
• Calories: 300
• Protein: 2g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fats: 15g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati Rice
• 2 tablespoons of Ground Cardamom
• 2 tablespoons of Ground Cumin
• 1 tablespoon of Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon of GaramMasala
• 1 teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoons of Ginger, grated
• 1 long Red Chilli, finely chopped
• 2 cups of Vegetables of choice, diced into cubes
• 2 tablespoons of Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons of Freshly Chopped Cilantro
• 1/2 cup of Plain Yogurt

Directions

1. Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear and then soak it in cold, salted water for 10 minutes.

2. In a small bowl, combine the ground cardamom, ground cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and ground cinnamon.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the onion, garlic, ginger and chili and fry for a few minutes until softened.

4. Add the vegetables of choice and fry for a few more minutes.

5. Add the prepared spice blend, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

6. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan, stirring to combine with all other ingredients.

7. Add 2 cups of hot water to the pan, reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.

8. Stir in the lemon juice, freshly chopped cilantro and plain yogurt, cover and cook for a few more minutes.

9. Once done, remove from the heat and serve hot with some extra freshly chopped cilantro and lemon wedges.

10. Enjoy! (And don’t forget to make your sneaky vegetable jokes to the kids!)

Recommended Sides

This Vegetable Biryani is delicious on its own, but you can enjoy it even more with some delicious sides! Here are some of our favorite pairings for this recipe:

• Raita: a creamy yogurt sauce
• Papadams: a spicy, flavorful flatbread
• Mango Chutney: a sweet and tangy condiment
• Naan: a delicious soft flatbread
• Cucumber Salad: a cool, refreshing side dish