Seitan Biryani
This vegan take on Indian biryani is full of fragrant spices and delicious flavors.
Yield: 6 cups
Calories: 345kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 large onion sliced
- 6 cups water
- ½ tsp. cumin seeds
- 2 cups white basmati rice
- 1 loaf “Tastes Like Chicken” seitan crumbled
- 1 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 cup mint chopped
- 3 Tbsp. garam masala
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp. turmeric
- 6 cloves garlic diced
- 1 serrano pepper seeded and diced
- 2 cups coconut milk yogurt
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup peas
Instructions
- Add oil to 6-qt. saucepan over low-medium heat. Add onions.
- Caramelize onions, about 20 minutes. Drain oil and set onions aside.
- Add water and cumin to pan and bring to a boil. Add rice; cook for 5 minutes, then pour into wire mesh strainer.
- Spoon half rice back into pan, then top with half remaining ingredients. Add second layer of all ingredients. Steam, covered, on low until rice is cooked, about 25 minutes.
Notes
If you don’t feel like making the “Tastes Like Chicken” seitan recipe, you can substitute in some store-bought crumbles. Upton Naturals makes a really good one.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 345kcal