Easy cauliflower Biryani
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Easy cauliflower Biryani
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Easy cauliflower biryani is a vegetarian spin on an Indian classic. Fluffy long grain rice layered with spicy cauliflower curry baked until aromatic.
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Ingredients
- 1 kg (2lbs) cauliflower florets
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 tsp crushed ginger
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp each ground nutmeg and ground cloves
- 1 tbsp hot garam masala
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cups stock
- salt to taste
Rice
- 2 cups Jasmine/ Basmati rice
- 4 cups chicken stock/water
For the crispy fried onions
- 2 onions thinly sliced
- oil for frying
For the spiced butter
- ½ cup butter
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
For assembly
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Place cauliflower onto baking sheets (or one large baking sheet) then drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt. Place in the oven and allow to roast for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- To cook the rice, add the Basmati rice to a large pot set over medium heat. Add the water or stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and allow to simmer until the water has been absorbed then turn off the heat, cover and allow to steam for 10-20 minutes.
- In a large pot, fry the onions, garlic and ginger for 2 minutes before adding spices. Allow to fry for another minute and add the roasted cauliflower into the pot.
- Stir to coat the cauliflower in all the spices and add the sugar and stock.
- Lower the heat and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a large frying pan and fry the onions until crisp and golden and then drain and set aside.
- To make the spiced butter, melt the butter, turmeric and salt together.
- To assemble the dish, layer a ½ of the rice at the bottom of a greased oven-proof dish. Drizzle with half of the spiced butter. Next, cover the rice with the cauliflower curry. Follow with the rest of the rice and the remaining butter. Finally, cover the rice with the fried onions (reserve some onions for serving). Cover with a lid or foil.
- Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve the Biryani with the plain yogurt and fresh Coriander/cilantro.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
622mg
(26%)
Potassium
510mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
337IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
65mg
(72%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 337IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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