Dry Fruit Biryani Recipe: A Delicious Indian Rice Dish with Crunchy Nuts and Sweet Raisins

Are you looking for the perfect recipe for dry fruit biryani? Dry fruit biryani is an exotic dish made from basmati rice, dry fruits, whole spices and saffron. This biryani dish is a perfect mixture of crunchy almonds and cashews combined with sweet raisins and dates to make a complete meal. You can serve this delicacy on any festival or occasion using Jewel Farmer's finest ingredients and prepare it within an hour.

What is Dry Fruit Biryani?

Dry fruit biryani is a unique dish made by cooking basmati rice along with dry fruits with the help of whole spices and ghee. In contrast to conventional vegetables and meats used in biryani, dry fruits are used to make dry fruit biryani.

Popular dry fruits include:

•          Almonds
•          Cashews
•          Pistachios
•          Raisins
•          Dates (optional)
•          Saffron
•          Fried onions
•          Whole spices

This dish is particularly favoured for festive occasions such as Diwali, Eid, weddings, Navratri parties and family reunions.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

•          Easy to make
•          Packed with flavour and smell
•          Vegetarian by nature
•          High in healthy fats and fibre
•          Ideal for celebrations
•          Restaurant-quality flavour in your own kitchen
•          Cooking time around 45-60 minutes

Nutritional Value (Approx. Per Serving)

Values are approximate and vary depending on ingredients and serving size.

Health Benefits of Dry Fruit Biryani

If made using high-quality ingredients with some amount of oil or ghee, dry fruit biryani can turn out to be a nutritious festive meal.

Loaded with Healthy Fats

Almonds, cashews and pistachio give unsaturated fatty acids that benefit your heart and make you feel satiated for long.

Protein-Rich Meal

Mixed nuts will provide protein for muscle growth.

Full of Fibre

Raisins, dates and nuts will provide dietary fibre to promote proper digestion.

Nutrient-Rich Biryani

Dry fruits have nutrients such as:

•          Vitamin E
•          Magnesium
•          Potassium
•          Iron
•          Zinc
•          Copper
•          Natural Energy Provider

The blend of rice and dry fruits is an energy provider.

Ingredients Required to Prepare the Most Delicious Dry Fruits Biryani

For the Rice

•          2 cups basmati rice
•          4 cups water
•          2 bay leaves
•          4 cloves
•          4 green cardamom pods
•          1 cinnamon stick
•          Salt to taste
•          For the Dry Fruits Mix
•          15 almonds (sliced)
•          15 cashews
•          2 tablespoons raisins
•         10 pistachios (optional)
•          5 chopped dates (optional)
•          Other Ingredients
•          2 onions (finely sliced)
•          2 tablespoons ghee
•          1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
•          ¼ cup yogurt
•          1/8th teaspoon turmeric
•          1 teaspoon biryani masala
•          ½ teaspoon garam masala
•          Few saffron strands immersed in lukewarm milk
•          Fresh mint leaves
•          Fresh coriander leaves

Use high-quality nuts and dry fruits available at Jewel Farmer for maximum taste and freshness.

Dry Fruits Biryani – Step by Step Guide

Step 1 – Preparing the Rice

Soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.

In boiling water, add the whole spices and salt. Partially cook the rice and drain. Set aside.

Step 2 – Roasting the Dry Fruits

Warm some ghee in a frying pan.

Roast slightly:

•          Almonds
•          Cashews
•          Pistachios
• Then add the raisins. Fry them until they puff up.

Step 3 – Making the Masala

In the same frying pan:

•          Fry the onions until golden brown.
•          Put the ginger-garlic paste.
•          Put yogurt.
•         Add turmeric, biryani masala and garam masala.
•          Cook until the mixture is very aromatic.

·         Step 4 – Arranging the Layers of the Dish

In a heavy-bottom pot:

•          Add one layer of the rice.
•         Add masala.
•          Sprinkle the roasted dry fruits.
•          Add fried onions.
•          Add mint and coriander.
•          Continue adding the above layers in turn.
•          Pour the saffron milk.

Step 5 – Biryani Cooking

• Cover tightly.
• Dum cook for 20 minutes.
• Let the biryani rest for 10 minutes more before serving.

Steps to Make an Ideal Dry Fruit Biryani

•          Use old basmati rice for making long-grained rice.
•          Dry fruit should be roasted mildly for improving flavour.
•          Rice must not be cooked too much before layering it.
•          Never use stale whole spices.
•          Saffron must be soaked in warm milk.
•          Let your biryani rest before serving it.

Dry Fruit Biryani vs Kashmiri Pulao

The importance of premium dry fruits

The flavour of your dry fruit biryani depends a lot on the type of nuts and dry fruits that are used.

Premium dry fruits will give you:

•          A crisper bite
•          A more intense flavour
•          Natural sweetness
•          Improved texture

At Jewel Farmer, we take pride in packaging premium almonds, cashews, raisins, pistachios, dates and many more dry fruits for you to make amazing recipes at home.

Conclusion

The dry fruit biryani is a complete package of delicious flavours, exotic spices and healthy components. This dish would be a treat to your palate irrespective of whether it is being prepared for any special occasion, a casual lunch or even just a simple dinner meal.

It is quite evident that using premium-quality dry fruits would make a whole lot of difference in terms of flavour and texture. With premium-quality ingredients from Jewel Farmer, it is easy to prepare the Indian dry fruit biryani.

FAQ

1. How can I create an Indian dry fruit biryani recipe at home?

Basmati rice should be cooked, yogurt masala should be prepared, then almonds, cashews, raisins and other dry fruits need to be roasted in ghee and then layered with all ingredients and cooked on dum.

2. Which is the best dry fruit biryani recipe?

It is better to use old basmati rice, expensive dry fruits, saffron, whole spices, fried onions and cook on dum to have good taste and aroma.

3. Can I cook a simple dry fruit biryani recipe?

Yes, you can cook a simple dry fruit biryani recipe within one hour with the help of basmati rice, ghee, almonds, cashews, raisins, whole spices and saffron.

4. How is Kerala dry fruit biryani?

Kerala style dry fruit biryani contains fragrant short-grain rice or jeera kasala rice, plenty of ghee, fried onions, raisins and cashews.

5. Is dry fruit biryani the same as Mughlai biryani?

No, they are not the same, since dry fruit biryani is a vegetarian dish that is concentrated on nuts and dried fruits, while Mughlai biryani has more spices and can contain meat or paneer.