This is a unique and flavored dum biriyani, made with jeerakasala rice and biryani curry. This dish is typically prepared in the state of Kerala or particularly in the Malabar region and hence the name. The recipe is prepared almost exactly the same as any dum biryani but with different rice.

Malabar Veg Dum Biriyani
Course: Main Course, AppetizersCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Medium4
servings10
minutes15
minutesIngredients
For Marination:
½ cup curd / yogurt, thick
¼ tsp turmeric
½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
½ tsp biryani masala
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
½ tsp salt
1 tsp oil
1 potato / aloo, cube
15 cauliflower / gobi, florets
1 carrot, chopped
5 beans, chopped
For Gravy:
2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
1 onion, sliced
2 green chilli, slit
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tomato, chopped
½ tsp biryani masala
1 cup water
2 tbsp mint / pudina, chopped
2 tbsp coriander, chopped
For Biriyani Rice:
1 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
15 cashew / kaju
2 tsp raisins / kishmish
½ tsp cumin / jeera
1-inch cinnamon
2 pods cardamom
½ tsp fennel / saunf
3 cloves
1½ cup jeerakasala rice / kaima rice
2½ cup water, boiling
½ tsp salt
For Layering:
2 tbsp mint / pudina, chopped
2 tbsp coriander, chopped
3 tbsp fried onions / barista
2 tsp ghee / clarified butter
¼ cup water
Directions
- Firstly, in a large heavy bottomed vessel put biryani gravy, jeerakasala rice and level up.
- Also top with 2 tbsp chopped mint and coriander leaves.
- Sprinkle some biryani masala powder, 3 tbsp fried onions and 2 tsp ghee. Also top with fried cashew and raisins.
- Spread ¼ cup water from sides.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked completely.
- Finally, serve malabar veg biriyani topped with fried cashew and raisins.
Notes
- Firstly, this traditional biryani recipe is prepared with jeerakasala rice, however it can also be replaced with basmati rice.
Additionally, add coconut milk to increase flavor in gravy.
Also, add vegetables of your choice to make it more nutritious.
Finally, jeerakasala rice cooks very fast so make sure not to overcook while using in malabar veg biriyani recipe.