How To Make Indian Tofu Biryani Recipe
This is a flavorful rice dish made with long grain basmati rice, tofu, and aromatic spices.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain basmati rice, rinsed and drained
- 14 oz extra firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 green cardamom pods
- 3 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, green cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add onions and saute until they turn translucent. Add ginger and garlic and saute for another minute.
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Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add coriander powder, garam masala, and red chili powder. Saute for another minute.
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Add yogurt, cubed tofu, and salt. Stir until everything is well combined.
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Add rice and water. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and let cook until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 379kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 5mg
- Sodium : 47mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 50g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 14g
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