Making vegetable biryani for 25 people - cooking outside on the fire like a wedding biryani!!

[@veezfishing8667]

thank you Ma, looks delicious

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You are most welcome!

[@raziahkhan1751]

A son will always bring a sparkle to Mum's eyes and heart...........I admire and respect you Pranesh for taking care and helping Mum......................lovely biryani Bhen

[@MsRosiedi]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Well explained. You are a credit to our community xxxx

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much!

[@amc657]

Tasty when cooked on outside fire Looks very yummy.👍❤🤗

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you 😋

[@sheelathackorbhaga7871]

Thank you Ma. Cooking on the fire gives food a totally different flavor 😋.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

It does indeed! So much nostalgia as well!

[@khatijaahargreaves1269]

I just simply love u.im 62 and I like watching you

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

I am also 62. I just celebrated my birthday last Monday!

[@yeshidaindraj9694]

Thanks for teaching us in such a orderly and systematic way

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@Taylorm496]

Awesome recipe. Yummy. I wish i was your neighbour... all those tantalising aromas. God bless you for all you do.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes in Durban that's how it used to be. You could walk down the road around 3 o clock and smell all the different meals being prepared for the evening...

[@charmainenaicker5857]

Yummy my favorite with dhall and brinjal.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Brinjal dhal is the best! Just to drink out of a polystyrene cup even!

[@LincyGP]

Happy to see Veg biriyani making

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@nisasingh6135]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. Please could you assist me How many cups of rice do Cook for 50 people and with brand of rice do I use? Thank you 💞

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

We usually work with 3-4 adults per 1 cup rice (250ml). Each 1kg of rice is approx. 4 cups or about 12-16 people. My suggestion is therefore to use 4kg rice, which then comfortably feeds 50-60 people. Brand of rice is your choice. We use Tastic or Spekko if we using long grain rice. If we use basmati rice I would add 2 or 3 cups additional. Again basmati will depend on what brand you get at your stores.

[@rehanashaikhomaar6081]

Thank you soooo much for your cool patience and calm approach. You have taught us thru your experience and encouragement that cooking is no longer a mammoth task. Thank you mam. ❤❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Approach it step by step and it becomes easier!

[@Bubs-Rads]

Watching from Mauritius Absolutely love your videos.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks for watching! We have a friend of the channel who is also from Mauritius and he regularly shares recipes with us. We attempted the Cari Bari and it was so good!

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

I enjoyed watching you cook and after it was done, ooh I wish I could have been there for taste, beautiful color and everything was superb

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much!

[@avashagovender6727]

Amazing and looks delicious. Tha knyou for sharing . Will definitely try it this week. Your recipes are fabulous 👌

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Awesome let us know how you go. The link for the recipe for 6-8 people is in the description of the video.

[@maryreddy5290]

ABSOLUTELY DEVINE. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS RECIPE MA LOTSA LOVE FROM DURBAN

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

My pleasure 🙏🏼

[@reenamaharaj3678]

Thanks for sharing looks delicious ❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@kugangovindan9493]

Thank you ma for sharing the wonderful recipe.Its Sooo much appreciated 🙏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

It’s my pleasure 😇

[@manhargordhan1738]

Thanks for sharing

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

My pleasure!

[@jessiepillay5501]

Looks really good aunty Devi...delicious👌thank you.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@preasingh5301]

Beautiful recipe and beautifuly cooked.you are an amazing Cook

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jakesyaseen8494]

Amazing 😄 looks delicious 😋 from Johannesburg South Africa 👍💕

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Jakes! Did you smell this last weekend when we were cooking?

[@sheenaramjan5807]

Looks amazing...

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@vimmi8353]

The breyani looks so delicious😋cooking outside fire makes the food taste so good thank you so much for the lovely recipes 😘❤️

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

My pleasure 😊

[@shamimramasroop5686]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan I'm

[@grannyddaljeet8791]

What is Gadra? Please explain. Thank you.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Gadra is also known as Barlotti beans. When they are dried they are red speckled beans. They are easy to grow in the garden and we use them fresh.

[@geethamala2285]

We tried your recipe Aunty Jee we know must have been delicious only we had to cook on the stove and thank you Pranesh for helping mum may url both be blessed stay safe as we learnt a new variant is around 🙏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much. Just as good on the stove as well.

[@marvinharms1891]

The smoke is an extra ingredient 😉 I think. Thanks again for another amazing video. Love you guys🥰👌

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

It really is! Thanks so much for watching!

[@sandyharrod8831]

Sending you warm hugs from Durban. That looks absoloutely divine. I made veg biriyani yest but yours look even more delicious especially when it's prepared outdoor..I am sure your clients was so satisfied..your cooking skills are excellent..keep up the good work dear Mum..Thanks Pranesh for being the taste master and so patient with mum to shoot these videos and upload it for us viewers to enjoy!😍😍😛😛

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Sandy! Preparing food on the outside fire adds that extra little bit of taste and also brings all the nostalgia as well.

[@thobashneenaidoo428]

Delicious 😋. Please advise can one make soft chicken curry or breyani on outside fire in a similar manner

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi yes you can definitely do that. Here are the links to how I did it: Chicken Biryani - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5OUZmafg7ONepY Chicken curry (but cornish): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKCoinyhYpeMaac For soft chicken on the outside fire you can braise the potatoes with the chicken as soft chicken cooks quicker.

[@thobashneenaidoo428]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan Thank you aunty. Yes it cooks so fast. Great idea . I like roasted potatoes in breyani I can still do as you mentioned by when I put in the rice and let it all just like simmer away 😋.

[@ishararamduth6135]

I love all your videos aunt Gaithree,wish you were in Durban for us to place orders and enjoy your fabulous meals❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Ah, the recipes for the smaller amounts are also up on the channel if you would like to follow along

[@tanyabooysen3958]

This was so good to watch,can I make breyani using this same method? Is gadra,beens and breyani dull green lentils thanks so much for sharing and hope you reply.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi Tanya. Yes you can. Here’s the video for the smaller amount Making everyone's favourite: Vegetable biryani kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZSXhIF3nJyootU

[@melanieishwar7675]

Thank you Ma. The breyani looks absolutely delicious....wish I was eating some now. Can I please ask what is the reason for adding sour milk instead of tomatoes. Is it s personal preference or is it more tastier. Thank you

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

It is a personal preference that we have developed over time. They both are acting to add acidic element to the biryani. Not sure about the taste but maybe I will try both and do a comparison with Pranesh soon.

[@melanieishwar7675]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan thank you for your response. 🙏And enjoy the evening.😊

[@livashlin]

Looks so delicious! I will always say, the best briyani is the South African Style veg briyani that's made for weddings 👌🏾😁

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Indeed and followed up with soji in the same plate!

[@chotaconhyedoss2657]

Hello Sweet Mama! Vegetable biryani contains low amount of saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium.It is a good source of dietary fiber and manganese too. It is prepared using various kinds of fresh vegetables like carrot; French beans, cauliflower, green peas, corn, mushrooms and potatoes. So it is a healthy diet. I pity your neighbors who will only enjoy that pleasant biryani smell! lol .Even though I love fish and chicken briyani my favourite is vegetable briyani especially the one that is serve in Indo Mauritius wedding which is loaded with ghee.Also vegetable briyani tend to become more tasty the next day you just heat and have it with a tomatoe salsa pickled birdeye chillies and mango achar! Pranesh fire is pro as you are South-african I guess braai prep is in your DNA! Lol. Biryani is nothing but, just a state of happiness .Have a nice Sunday and enjoy!

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hahaha you are so correct Chota - biryani equals happiness! And I also agree, of you have some biryani left over it will definitely taste better the next day!

[@moonsamypam4606]

Looks delicious

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@petervandermerwe9251]

Looks so yummy

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks Peter! It was so good! The fire adds just that slight hint of smokiness!

[@manonaidoo2644]

Amazing recipes 💕💕💕

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@karminipillay7742]

Question: Can one add mint to veg breyani?

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes we normally do at the very end. It does however turn black due to the heat in the pot.

[@pravinapillay6858]

Absolutely love your videos aunty❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

I'm so glad!

[@cookingsong5644]

Perfect cooking 😋

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@elizabethletsoso2558]

Looks yummy 🥰

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

It was delicious 🤤

[@daynenaidoo2236]

Ma can you please show us a recipe for soya breyani 🤤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

With soya chunks?

[@daynenaidoo2236]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan yes and soya sausage ❤️

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

@@daynenaidoo2236 ok will do that soon!

[@arthi5906]

Looks delicious mum

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you 😋

[@sunithaharichand5288]

Yummy

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

😋 So good!

[@Thats_Right80]

They don't use biryani lentils in any biryanies in India.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes biryani is cooked much different in India. More cloves and pepper, using saffron as well.

[@yeshidaindraj9694]

Excellent cooking aunty Devi .wish that was my order

[@AllAbouttheFish]

This is not biryani but a nice veg pulao

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi thanks, yes we have been told this. It is the dish we know as biryani here in South Africa.

[@SouthAfricanWanderer]

Please comment on my fire making skills 😬😬🙊😂

[@chotaconhyedoss2657]

Pro.:-)

[@tanyabooysen3958]

Ok ok.....👌🏼😂

[@madhanseevnarain2020]

Professional fireman

[@hobdns5933]

Aunty drop a recipe there

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi there, here is the link for 6-8 people and the recipe is in the description box: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZSXhIF3nJyootU

[@sheemahaniroodh3429]

Hi Aunty, I enjoy your videos, but one thing I don't enjoy is that your sleeves are always down when cooking and it touches the ingredients and the food which doesn't look hygienically clean.

[@barkenmoodley7937]

True

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much. Yes we will try to avoid this going forward.