Is biryani always spicy?

Not necessarily, spice levels can be adjusted to taste.

Can I make it vegetarian?

Yes! Substitute meat with vegetables or legumes.

Typically about 30 minutes for a quick version.

Grains

A flavorful rice dish with aromatic spices and vegetables or meat.

Por 100 g

250 kcal

1 cup

500 kcal

(200 g)

Proteína	Hidratos de carbono	Gordura
12 g / 100g	38 g / 100g	6 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 19% · Carbs 60% · Fat 21%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (200 g, 500 kcal) is 25% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 122 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Biryani is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g
Biryani	250	12 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

6/10

Can be made healthier with more vegetables.

Is biryani always spicy?: Not necessarily, spice levels can be adjusted to taste.
Can I make it vegetarian?: Yes! Substitute meat with vegetables or legumes.
How long does it take to cook?: Typically about 30 minutes for a quick version.

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