This recipe calls for Tikka Masala Spice Paste
Our authentic blend of aromatic spices including paprika, cumin and coriander for a beautifully balanced Tikka Masala dish.
Medium Spiced Vegetable Biryani
A real favourite, a Biryani is a delicious spiced rice dish, often served up as a main meal. This one is truly delicious and works equally well with our Tikka Masala or Biryani Spice Paste. This recipe involves cooking up a Biryani on the hob, however the traditional way is to oven-bake. Our new Patak's oven-bake Easy Biryani cooking sauces let you cook up a delicous Biryani in your oven with minimum fuss. Check out the linked recipes to see how, and in the meantime enjoy this luscious veggie rice delight.
Ingredients
Serves 2 people
- 275g mixed vegetables (e.g. carrots / beans / cauliflower / potatoes)
- 85g peas
- 4 tbps Patak's Biryani or Tikka Masala Spice Paste
- 2 tbsp natural yogurt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 110g basmati rice
- 275ml water
- salt to taste
Method
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and stir-fry the rice for 1 minute.
- Add the vegetables and continue to stir-fry for another minute.
- Add the water, Patak's Biryani or Tikka Masala Spice Paste, yogurt and salt if using, mix thoroughly.
- Bring to the boil, cover and simmer without stirring until the vegetables and rice are cooked and the water absorbed (approximately 15 minutes). Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Serves 2 people
- 275g mixed vegetables (e.g. carrots / beans / cauliflower / potatoes)
- 85g peas
- 4 tbps Patak's Biryani or Tikka Masala Spice Paste
- 2 tbsp natural yogurt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 110g basmati rice
- 275ml water
- salt to taste
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- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and stir-fry the rice for 1 minute.
- Add the vegetables and continue to stir-fry for another minute.
- Add the water, Patak's Biryani or Tikka Masala Spice Paste, yogurt and salt if using, mix thoroughly.
- Bring to the boil, cover and simmer without stirring until the vegetables and rice are cooked and the water absorbed (approximately 15 minutes). Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
