How to Choose the Best Basmati Rice in UAE for Biryani, Mandi, and Everyday Meals

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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Gautam Basmati Rice

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Learn how to prepare Stuffed Bell Peppers using premium Gautam Basmati Rice 🍚✨. A wholesome vegetarian dish with rice, lentils, spices, and herbs – perfect as a main course or side, served with lemon wedges or caramelized onions. πŸ‘‰ Made with Gautam Rice, trusted for its quality and heritage.   πŸ“ Ingredients: – 4 Medium Bell Peppers (any color) – 2 Tbsp Olive Oil – 1 Large Onion – 3 Garlic Cloves – 1 Β½ Tsp Coriander or Cumin – 1 Tsp Turmeric – ΒΌ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes – 1 Cup Gautam Basmati Rice – 1 Β½ Cups Cooked Lentils – Β½ Cup Dried Lentils (boiled in 2 Cups Water + Β½ Tsp Salt until tender) – 1 Tsp Salt – 1 Β½ Cups Tomatoes – β…› Tsp Black Pepper – 2 Cups Vegetable Broth – Β½ Cup Chopped Parsley – Lemon wedges and/or caramelized onions   πŸ“Œ Instructions (Summary): – Heat olive oil, sautΓ© onion and garlic. – Stir in rice, spices, then add broth, lentils, and tomatoes. – Cook until rice is halfway done, then add parsley. – Preheat oven to 350Β°F (180Β°C). – Cut peppers in half, remove seeds, season with salt. – Stuff with rice-lentil mixture. – Bake 40 minutes (or air fry 30 minutes) until tender. – Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Vegetable Biryani Recipe

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  1. Cook the rice:
      • Wash rice and soak for 15–20 mins.

      • Boil water with whole spices and salt.

      • Add rice and cook 80% done. Drain and set aside.

    1. Cook the vegetables:

      • Heat oil/ghee, sautΓ© onions till golden.

      • Add ginger garlic paste, cook for 1 min.

      • Add veggies and sautΓ© 2–3 mins.

      • Add tomatoes, curd, spices, salt. Cook until veggies are soft and masala thickens.

    2. Layering biryani:

      • In a pot or handi, layer vegetable masala at the bottom.

      • Add a layer of cooked rice.

      • Top with mint, coriander, fried onions, and saffron milk (if using).

      • Repeat layers if needed.

    3. Dum cook:

      • Cover tightly. Place on low flame for 15 mins or bake at 180Β°C for 15 mins.

    4. Serve hot with raita, pickle, or salad.