Semiya Biriyani | Vermicelli Biryani Recipe

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Semiya Biriyani | Vermicelli Biryani Recipe

Course: Kids Lunch Box, Lunch

Cuisine: Indian, South Indian, Tamil Nadu

Equipments Needed

• Heavy Bottomed Pan

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 187.7kcal

Author: Sowmya Venkatachalam

Semiya Biriyani | Vermicelli Biryani Recipe is a flavorful dish made using Vermicelli, vegetables and whole masalas. Unlike Rice Biryani, this would be light and perfect for lunch or dinner. This is also perfect for the potluck / kids lunch boxes.

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup Vermicelli (Semiya) 1 cup = 250 ml
• ▢ 1½ tsp Salt
• ▢ ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder

Vegetables and Greens

• ▢ 1 nos Onion sliced thin
• ▢ 1 nos Tomato chopped
• ▢ 1 nos Carrot cubed
• ▢ 10 nos Beans cut into approx 1" pieces
• ▢ 1 nos Potato cubed
• ▢ ¼ cup green peas
• ▢ 2 tbsp Curd (Plain Yogurt)
• ▢ 10 nos Mint Leaves
• ▢ ¼ cup Coriander Leaves chopped

For making Biryani Masala

• ▢ ¼ tsp Fennel Seeds
• ▢ 3 nos Garlic cloves
• ▢ 2 nos Green Chili
• ▢ 1 inch Ginger
• ▢ 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
• ▢ 2 nos Cloves
• ▢ 2 nos Cardamom

For Tempering

• ▢ 2 tbsp Oil
• ▢ 1 tbsp Ghee
• ▢ 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• ▢ 2 nos Bay Leaf
• ▢ 1 nos Star Anise

Instructions

Cooking Semiya (Vermicelli)

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  Heat the pan and dry roast the semiya till its light brown
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  Add 2.5 - 3 cups of water in a pan and bring it to boil. Mix one teaspoon of salt in the water. Add the roasted Semiya and cook till the semiya is soft.
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  Drain the cooked semiya and wash it under running water to remove the stickiness of the semiya. Keep this cooked semiya aside

Making of fresh Biriyani masala

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  In a mixer take all the grinding ingredients (Fennal seeds, Garlic cloves, Ginger, Green chili, Cinnamon stick, Cloves and Cardamom) and grind them to a smooth paste (If required add a 1-2 tsp of water to grind).

Cooking of the Biryani

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  Heat a heavy bottomed pan. Add oil and ghee. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter. Then, add bay leaf, star anise and saute for few seconds. 
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  Add sliced onions and saute the onions till they are light brown. 
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  Then add Biriyani masala (fresh ground masala that we prepared) and saute for couple of minutes. Now, add mint and coriander leaves and mix well
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  Then add tomato, beans, carrot, potato and green peas and saute the veggies in high flame for 2 minutes.
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  Now add sour curd, turmeric powder and salt (about 1 tsp) and stir well. Add about ½cup water and cook the veggies till the vegetables are cooked and they are tender. 
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  When the veggie are cooked, add the cooked vermicelli and gently toss it so that the vermicelli and the veggies are nicely mixed up. Adjust salt if you required.
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  The delicious Semiya Biriyani is all ready to serve!

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Nutritional Info

Nutrition Facts

Semiya Biriyani | Vermicelli Biryani Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 187.7 Calories from Fat 32

% Daily Value*

Fat 3.6g6%

Saturated Fat 0.3g2%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.7g

Cholesterol 0.2mg0%

Sodium 1396.3mg61%

Potassium 61.8mg2%

Carbohydrates 32.6g11%

Fiber 2.1g9%

Sugar 1.4g2%

Protein 5.5g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Method to make Semiya Biryani with step by step pictures :

COOKING SEMIYA (VERMICELLI)

• Heat the pan and dry roast the semiya till its light brown

• Add 2.5 – 3 cups of water in a pan and bring it to boil. Mix one teaspoon of salt in the water. Add the roasted Semiya and cook till the semiya is soft.

• Drain the cooked semiya and wash it under running water to remove the stickiness of the semiya. Keep this cooked semiya aside

MAKING OF FRESH BIRIYANI MASALA

• In a mixer take all the grinding ingredients (Fennal seeds, Garlic cloves, Ginger, Green chili, Cinnamon stick, Cloves and Cardamom) and grind them to a smooth paste (If required add a 1-2 tsp of water to grind).

COOKING OF THE BIRYANI

• Heat a heavy bottomed pan. Add oil and ghee. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter. Then, add bay leaf, star anise and sauté for few seconds.

• Add sliced onions and saute the onions till they are light brown.

• Then add Biriyani masala (fresh ground masala that we prepared) and saute for couple of minutes. Now, add mint and coriander leaves and mix well

• Then add tomato, beans, carrot, potato and green peas and saute the veggies in high flame for 2 minutes.

• Now add sour curd, turmeric powder and salt (about 1 tsp) and stir well. Add about ½cup water and cook the veggies till the vegetables are cooked and they are tender.

• When the veggie are cooked, add the cooked vermicelli and gently toss it so that the vermicelli and the veggies are nicely mixed up. Adjust salt if you required.

• The delicious Semiya Biriyani is all ready to serve!

Sowmya Venkatachalam

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