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Express Biriyani

A speedier version of the Indian favourite biriyani. Baking the vegetables together with the paneer gives a lovely smokiness to the dish.

Express Biriyani
Total time
15 min

Prep 15 min · Cook 0 min

Servings
3
  • gluten free
  • refined sugar free
  • soy free
  • vegetarian
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 180°C

  2. 2

    Add yellow capsicum, diced onion and garlic to a baking dish

  3. 3

    Season with 1 tsp garam masala and 1 tsp coriander powder, drizzle with olive oil and mix together

  4. 4

    Make a space in the center for the paneer block and sprinkle saffron on top

  5. 5

    Bake for 30 minutes

  6. 6

    Remove from oven and mix through the peas and rice

  7. 7

    Pour over the stock and add remaining 1 tsp garam masala and 1 tsp curry powder

  8. 8

    Cover and bake for another 10 minutes

  9. 9

    Sprinkle in the roasted cashews and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes