Easy veggie biryani

• basmati rice↗250g 250g
• special mixed frozen vegetables↗400g 400g
• raisins↗a generous handful of a generous handful of
• vegetable stock↗1 1

  cube

• korma curry paste↗2 tbsp 2 tbsp
• roasted salted cashew↗a generous handful of a generous handful of

  nuts

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Boil the kettle. Get out a large microwaveable bowl and pile in the rice, veg and raisins.

2. 2

   Pour 600ml/1 pint boiling water over the rice mixture and crumble in the stock cube, then stir in the curry paste. Cover the bowl with cling film, leaving a small gap at the side to let out the steam. Cook on full power (850 watts) for 12 minutes – if your microwave is less powerful, add 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from the microwave and stand, still covered, for 5 minutes to complete the cooking – if you don’t let it stand the rice will be too nutty. Fluff up the rice, scatter with cashews and serve.