A ‘fakeaway’ take on an Indian Biryani. This recipe has all of the classic Indian flavours of Garam Masala, Turmeric and the heat of Chilli with fewer calories than one from the local takeaway. Ready in under 30 minutes and using only one pan, this recipe saves you both time on the washing up and saves you plenty of calories.
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Carrot Biryani
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
Delicious Friday Night ‘Fakeaway’
Ingredients
2 Carrots (Grated)
1 Onion (Sliced)
100g Frozen Peas
20g Pine Nuts (or alternatives such as Cashew nuts)
1 Garlic Clove (Peeled)
1 Tablespoon of Garam Masala
1 Teaspoon of Turmeric
1 Green Chilli chopped (deseed if you don’t like it very hot)
200g Microwave Rice
Instructions
1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, tip in the onion with a pinch of salt and fry until softened, (approximately 5 mins).
2. Add the chilli and crush in the garlic and cook for 1 min more.
3. Stir in the spices with a splash of water and cook for a couple of mins before adding the carrots and stirring well to coat in all of the spices and flavours.
4. Cook the rice (microwave bag will work).
5. Tip in the rice, peas and pine nuts, and break up any clumps of rice and combine with the rest of the ingredients.
6. Cover and cook over a high heat for 5 mins (it’s nice if a bit of rice catches on the base to give a bit of texture to the dish).
7. Scatter over the coriander.
8. Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Optional serve with a drizzle of plain yoghurt (add Kcal).
If you want more protein, add chicken, tofu or other lean meat.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
Nutrition
- Calories: 335