Easy Kathal Biryani Recipe | How to make Vegan Jackfruit Biryani

06 Dec Easy Kathal Biryani Recipe | How to make Vegan Jackfruit Biryani

Last Updated on December 6, 2024 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Easy Kathal Biryani Recipe | How to make Vegan Jackfruit Biryani with step wise pictorial and video method.

“Kathal” is the Hindi name for “Jackfruit” which is a tropical fruit native to South and Southeast Asia. It is known for its large size, distinctive flavor and versatility.

“Biryani” is a popular rice dish originating from the Indian subcontinent having medley of ingredients which may include single or number of vegetables (in case of veg biryani) and some sort of meat in case of non veg.

So here we have come up with a flavourful biryani recipe having kathal as star ingredient.

Jackfruit is one such ingredient which is being loved by the ex- meat eaters who have adopted vegetarianism or veganism but still miss the itch for meat.

The reason is that unripe (young) jackfruit has a neutral taste and a meat-like, fibrous texture, making it popular in vegetarian and vegan recipes as a meat substitute.

Kathal Biryani is an aromatic and beautiful dish with the layers of rice & jackfruit mixed up and blended with spices of traditional indian cuisine making it truly a classic dish.

This dish being vegan is a lovely dish for many vegan people to enjoy the taste of biryani without any use of meat or non veg ingredients.

The preparation of this biryani requires the marination of Jackfruit due to which kathal absorbs all the masalas & spices poured upon it. This dish becomes tender as the process of cooking goes on slowly and steadily, thus enhancing the dishes tasted & melting the flavours / spices into one with the ingredients.

Kathal Biryani is a celebration of flavors and textures, combining the earthy taste of jackfruit with the vibrant spices of Indian cuisine. Each bite delivers a symphony of aromas, from the floral notes of saffron to the warmth of cinnamon and cloves. The use of fried onions and fresh herbs adds an extra layer of indulgence to this already decadent dish.

This dish ensures that the platter is filled with healthy nutrients, keeping in mind the vegan aspect of the recipe. This dish will add charms to your platter as a meal & would leave everybody astonished.

This tasty dish is a must try. It is a perfect example of the evolution of plant based cooking and it’s innovations. This dish ensures that nobody leaves their tables unhappy & are fully satisfied.

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF EASY KATHAL BIRYANI RECIPE 

MARINATE THE JACKFRUIT

Boil the jackfruit pieces for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt.

Add the jackfruit pieces to this mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

PREPARE THE RICE

Take water in a pan and add bay leaf, cloves, green cardamoms, black cardamom l, star anise, cinnamon and salt.

When water begins to boil, add rice which were washed and soaked for 20 minutes.

Cook the rice until 80% done (grains should be firm but cooked).

Drain and spread so that their cooking process stops immediately.

COOK THE JACKFRUIT

Heat oil in a pan or handi with a heavy base. Add caraway seeds and green chilies.

When seeds splutter, add onion, tomato, nutmeg powder and mace. Mix.

Put a lid and cook till onion is cooked and tomatoes turn mushy. Stir occasionally.

NOTE : Do not add salt as it is already there in marinade. Alternatively, you can add less salt in marinade so that salt can also be added while cooking tomato and onion.

Add marinated jackfruit. Mix.

Put a lid and let jackfruit cook. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking at the bottom of the pan.

Cook until oil separates.

Remove the pot from the heat.

LAYER THE BIRYANI

Remove half of the cooked jackfruit mixture from the pot.

Layer half of the cooked rice over jackfruit mixture.

Drizzle half of the saffron milk, half of the onion barista and half of the mint coriander leaves.

Put third layer of jackfruit mixture (which was taken out).

Again add the remaining rice as the top layer.

Drizzle the remaining saffron milk over the rice. Garnish with rest of the fried onions, mint and coriander leaves.

DUM COOKING

Cover the pot with foil cover and thereon put a tight-fitting lid. Do anything due to which steam shouldn’t escape out of pot. You can seal the edges with dough or place a heavy object on top.

Cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Fluff the biryani gently with a fork and serve hot with vegan raita or salad.

ENJOY!

EASY KATHAL BIRYANI RECIPE – RECIPE CARD

Easy Kathal Biryani Recipe

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Discover the magic of Easy Kathal Biryani, a flavorful one-pot dish combining tender jackfruit, aromatic spices, and basmati rice!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course rice

Cuisine Indian

Servings 3

Ingredients

  

1 cup = 250 ml

FOR MARINATION OF JACKFRUIT/KATHAL

• 500 gram jackfruit/kathal (cut into medium-sized cubes)
• 1 cup Vegan yogurt/curd
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp Red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Boiling water

FOR COOKING RICE

• 1.5 cups Basmati rice
• 1 Bay leaf
• 3 Cloves
• 1 star Anise
• 2 Green cardamoms
• 1 Black cardamom
• 1 small piece of Cinnamon stick
• Salt to taste
• 4 cups water

FOR COOKING KATHAL/JACKFRUIT

• 3 tbsp Coconut oil or any neutral oil
• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds/shahi jeera or cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
• Small piece of mace
• 2 medium onions (thinly sliced)
• 1 large Tomato (finely chopped)
• 2 Green chilies (chopped)

FOR LAYERING

• 1/4 cup onion barista
• Saffron soaked milk (A pinch of saffron soaked in 2 tbsp of warm almond or coconut milk)
• 1/4 cup Mint and coriander leaves
• 1/2 tsp kewra water

Instructions

 

MARINATE THE JACKFRUIT

• Boil the jackfruit pieces for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
• In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt.
• Add the jackfruit pieces to this mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

PREPARE THE RICE

• Take water in a pan and add bay leaf, cloves, green cardamoms, black cardamom l, star anise, cinnamon and salt.
• When water begins to boil, add rice which were washed and soaked for 20 minutes.
• Cook the rice until 80% done (grains should be firm but cooked).
• Drain and spread so that their cooking process stops immediately.

COOK THE JACKFRUIT

• Heat oil in a pan or handi with a heavy base. Add caraway seeds and green chilies.
• When seeds splutter, add onion, tomato, nutmeg powder and mace. Mix.
• Put a lid and cook till onion is cooked and tomatoes turn mushy. Stir occasionally.
• NOTE : Do not add salt as it is already there in marinade. Alternatively, you can add less salt in marinade so that salt can also be added while cooking tomato and onion.
• Add marinated jackfruit. Mix.
• Put a lid and let jackfruit cook. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking at the bottom of the pan.
• Cook until oil separates.
• Remove the pot from the heat.

LAYER THE BIRYANI

• Remove half of the cooked jackfruit mixture from the pot.
• Layer half of the cooked rice over jackfruit mixture.
• Drizzle half of the saffron milk, half of the onion barista and half of the mint coriander leaves.
• Put third layer of jackfruit mixture (which was taken out).
• Again add the remaining rice as the top layer.
• Drizzle the remaining saffron milk over the rice. Garnish with rest of the fried onions, mint and coriander leaves.

DUM COOKING

• Cover the pot with foil cover and thereon put a tight-fitting lid. Do anything due to which steam shouldn't escape out of pot.
• You can seal the edges with dough or place a heavy object on top.
• Cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
• Fluff the biryani gently with a fork and serve hot with vegan raita or salad.

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