A delicious blend of rice, tenderly cooked with your favourite vegetables/protein and our fragrant blend of aromatic spices gives this Indian cuisine its Royal and rich taste.
BIRYANI MIX/50g
A fragrant and aromatic Indian spice mix for truly authentic and delicious rice based dish
200g basmati rice, washed and soaked for 15 minutes & drained
5 cups water
1 tbsp salt
450g chopped protein/vegetable (e.g paneer, chicken, lamb)
100g yoghurt*
Masalawaala Biryani Mix (50g)
3 tbsp ghee* /oil
1 onion, chopped
Handful of coriander and mint leaves
* can substitute with non dairy alternative
Make a marinade with Masalawaala Biryani Mix & yogurt, then smother your chosen protein/vegetables with this marinade.
Keep aside for at least 20 minutes.
Boil the water, add the salt and 1 tbsp oil. Add soaked rice and cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain water completely.
In a frying pan, heat remaining oil/ghee. Add onion and sauté until golden brown. Add marinated protein/veg and cook for 10-15minutes or until protein becomes tender.
Place the mixture in a heavy bottomed casserole dish/pan; spread equally completely covering the bottom, sprinkle mint & coriander.
Spread the rice over your protein/vegetable & add 2 tablespoons of water.
Cover with a lid and cook in oven at 1800 C for about 15 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
Garnish with coriander
Serve hot with cool mint raita or plain yogurt
Add a touch of royalty to your biryani by infusing a pinch of saffron with a little lukewarm milk & add to the rice layer of biryani (instead of water) before cooking in the oven.
Leave to marinate for longer (1-2 hours) to give a more succulent aromatic taste.
Why not add some crispy fried onions ontop before serving.
