Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani

The vegetarian Hyderabadi dum biryani — seasonal vegetables (cauliflower, carrots, peas, potatoes, paneer) marinated in spiced yoghurt and layered with half-cooked basmati rice, then sealed and finished dum-style with saffron milk and fried onion. Every bit as fragrant and ceremonial as the meat versions, it is a staple at Hyderabadi vegetarian wedding feasts.