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# Malabar Biriyani Recipe

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<Accordion title="Time and servings" icon="clock" defaultOpen={true}>
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  | **Prep time**  | 15 min     |
  | **Cook time**  | 40 min     |
  | **Total time** | 55 min     |
  | **Serves**     | 3 servings |
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## Ingredients

### 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

## Instructions

1. firstly, in a large heavy bottomed vessel put biryani gravy, jeerakasala rice and level up.
2. also top with 2 tbsp chopped mint and coriander leaves.
3. sprinkle some biryani masala powder, 3 tbsp fried onions and 2 tsp ghee. also top with fried cashew and raisins.
4. spread ¼ cup water from sides.
5. cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked completely.
6. finally, serve malabar veg biriyani topped with fried cashew and raisins.

## Malabar biriyani gravy preparation

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, prepare the marination by mixing ½ cup [curd](/recipes/homemade-thick-curd-dahi-recipe), ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp biryani masala, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp salt and 1 tsp oil.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-3.jpeg" alt="malabar biriyani recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add vegetables like 1 potato, 15 cauliflower, 1 carrot and 5 beans.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-4.jpeg" alt="malabar biriyani recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-5.jpeg" alt="malabar biriyani recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now prepare the gravy by heating 2 tbsp [ghee](/recipes/how-to-make-butter-recipe-ghee-recipe) and saute 1 onion.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-6.jpeg" alt="malabar biriyani recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also saute 2 green chilli and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste to golden brown.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-7.jpeg" alt="malabar biriyani recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further add 1 tomato and saute to soft and mushy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-8.jpeg" alt="malabar biriyani recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    additionally add marinated vegetables and ½ tsp [biryani masala](/recipes/homemade-biryani-masala-powder-recipe).

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-9.jpeg" alt="how to make malabar biryani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute for 1 minute making sure spices are well combined.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-10.jpeg" alt="how to make malabar biryani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 1 cup water, 2 tbsp mint and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-11.jpeg" alt="how to make malabar biryani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and boil for 15 minutes or until vegetables are cooked completely and oil separates.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-12.jpeg" alt="how to make malabar biryani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    biryani gravy is ready keep aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-29.jpg" alt="malabar biriyani recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Biriyani rice preparation

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a kadai heat 1 tbsp [ghee](/recipes/how-to-make-butter-recipe-ghee-recipe) and roast 15 cashew and 2 tsp raisins.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-13.jpeg" alt="malabar dum biriyani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    once the cashew turns golden brown, keep aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-14.jpeg" alt="malabar dum biriyani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    in the same [ghee](/recipes/how-to-make-butter-recipe-ghee-recipe) add ½ tsp cumin, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 pods cardamom, ½ tsp fennel and 3 cloves.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-15.jpeg" alt="malabar dum biriyani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute until spices turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-16.jpeg" alt="malabar dum biriyani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further add 1½ cup jeerakasala rice (kaima rice). make sure to rinse the rice well and do not soak rice.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-17.jpeg" alt="malabar dum biriyani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute for 1-2 minutes or until it turns aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-18.jpeg" alt="malabar dum biriyani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    additionally add 2½ cup boiling water. make sure to add boiling water, else rice may turn sticky.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-19.jpeg" alt="malabar dum biriyani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add ½ tsp salt and mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-20.jpeg" alt="malabar dum biriyani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    boil for 8-12 minutes or until water is absorbed completely.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-21.jpeg" alt="malabar biriyani recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix in between to prevent from burning. keep the rice aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-22.jpeg" alt="malabar biriyani recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Layering biryani

1. firstly, in a large heavy bottomed vessel put biryani gravy and level up.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-23.jpeg" alt="malabar biriyani recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

2. top with prepared jeerakasala rice spreading uniformly.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-24.jpeg" alt="malabar biriyani recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

3. also top with 2 tbsp chopped mint and coriander leaves.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-25.jpeg" alt="how to make malabar biryani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

4. sprinkle some [biryani masala powder](/recipes/homemade-biryani-masala-powder-recipe), 3 tbsp fried onions and 2 tsp [ghee](/recipes/how-to-make-butter-recipe-ghee-recipe). also top with fried cashew and raisins. i missed adding cashews and raisins.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-26.jpeg" alt="how to make malabar biryani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

5. spread ¼ cup water from sides.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-27.jpeg" alt="how to make malabar biryani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

6. cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked completely.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-28.jpeg" alt="how to make malabar biryani" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

7. finally, serve **malabar veg biriyani** topped with fried cashew and raisins.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/malabar-biriyani-recipe-how-to-make-malabar-biryani-malabar-dum-biriyani-30-1920x1280.jpg" alt="malabar biriyani recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

## Video

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## Notes

* firstly, traditional thalassery biryani recipe is prepared with jeerakasala rice, however it can also be replaced with basmati rice.

* additionally, add coconut milk to increase flavour 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**.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/malabar-biriyani-recipe-dum-biriyani/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/malabar-biriyani-recipe-dum-biriyani/)
</Note>