Ulava Charu Vegetable Biryani

Teena Tincy

The aroma of Ulavacharu Veg Biryani fills the air with its spicy, flavorful tang.

An Andhra Pradesh specialty, this delicious dish is made with horse gram, vegetables, and Basmati rice.Ulava Charu Vegetable Biryani Recipe

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 40

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings Servings

Calories 280 kcal

2 Cups Basmati rice
1 Medium-sized onion
3 tablespoon Coriander powder
2 Green chillies
1 Carrot
10 Green Beans
1 Large Potato
¼ cup Green Peas
1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
1 teaspoon Teaspoon red chilli powder
½ cup Horse gram
Water, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods, cumin seeds, mace, and tamarind extract!

To prepare ulava charu vegetable biryani, you'll need to soak the horse gram overnight before pressure cooking it with salt and water. This will create a flavorful, thick sauce that will give your biryani its unique taste.
Once that's done, it's time to start prepping the vegetables. Chopping onions, carrots, beans, potatoes, and peas is key for this recipe as these veggies add color and texture to your dish. You can also choose other vegetables of your choice if you prefer. Don't forget to add ginger garlic paste for flavor!
Finally, mix in spices like turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder

To prepare the masala, heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions. Cook until they turn golden brown.
Then, add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears. Next, add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy. Now, it's time to add the Ulavacharu paste, along with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala.
Mix well and cook for a few minutes until the masala is well combined and aromatic.
Now, add the cooked Basmati rice to the masala and gently mix everything together. Be careful not to break the rice grains. Finally, add the tamarind juice and mix well to coat the rice evenly.
Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together and the rice to absorb the masala.
Once done, remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot. Enjoy the delicious and flavorful Ulavacharu Veg Biryani!
Now it's time to move on to layering the biryani and adding that final touch of dum process for an irresistible meal experience.

Once the masala is prepared, it's time to layer the biryani and add that final touch of dum process for an irresistible meal.
First, layer half of the basmati rice in a pre-heated clay pot or heavy bottomed pan. Top with the cooked vegetable mixture and spread evenly.
Sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves and pour horse gram sauce over it.
Then, again layer with remaining portion of rice followed by ghee/oil, fried onions, green chillies and coriander leaves.
Finally cover with lid securely ensuring there are no gaps or cracks from sides and seal them tightly using dough.
Place the pot on low flame for 15 minutes until all ingredients blend together perfectly resulting in a flavorful taste and aroma that will make everyone come running to your kitchen!

Calories: 280kcal

Keyword ulavacharu biryani

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