Tomato biryani

Tomato biryani

Indian
20 mins Prep · 50 mins Cook

This vegan biryani is jam packed with umami flavour and is a lighter, less heavy way to break the fast

Created by Spinneys
Prep time 20 minutes
Cook time 50 minutes
Serves 6
Cuisine Indian
Special Occasion Ramadan
Diet Vegan
Preparation Moderate
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 243
Fat 10.8g
Saturates 4.8g
Protein 4.1g
Carbs 34.9g
Sugars 5.4g
Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated. See details

Cooking Instructions

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1

Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.

2

Thickly slice the tomatoes and arrange on a baking tray. Drizzle with the olive oil and season well.

3

Roast for 20 minutes or until caramelised. Set aside.

4

Rinse the rice three times until the water runs clear, then drain.

5

Slice the onion, chillies and garlic. Grate the ginger

6

In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut oil over a medium heat, then add the cardamom, cinnamon and cloves and toast for 30 seconds. Add the onion, chillies, garlic and ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes or until light brown. Stir in the tinned tomatoes, salt and turmeric.

7

Simmer for 10 minutes or until a light film of oil forms on the surface.

8

Add the rice and stir.

9

Add the water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until the juices have absorbed. Cover with a lid and reduce to a low heat. Cook for 10 minutes then remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.

10

Serve garnished with the roasted tomatoes.