Microwave biryani

• spring onions↗2 2

  finely sliced

• fat garlic clove↗1 1

  crushed

• butter↗knob of knob of
• cardamom pod↗seeds from 1 seeds from 1
• chilli flakes↗¼ tsp ¼ tsp
• rice↗140g 140g
• vegetable or chicken stock400ml 400ml
• turmeric↗¼ tsp ¼ tsp
• ground cumin↗¼ tsp ¼ tsp
• cinnamon↗pinch of pinch of
• raisins↗1 tbsp 1 tbsp

  or sultanas

• vegetables200g 200g

  of your choice, finely chopped or grated (try a combination of grated carrot, frozen peas, peppers in 1cm chunks or fine…

• coriandersmall handful of small handful of

  or mint leaves, to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Add the onions, garlic, butter, cardamom seeds and the chilli flakes to a large microwaveable bowl and cook in the microwave on High for 30 secs. Tip in the rice and stock, along with the turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and raisins. Stir well and then cover with cling film.

2. 2

   Place a few sheets of kitchen paper on your microwave turning plate to absorb any spills, then place the bowl on top and cook on High for 2 mins. Remove and stir, then leave to stand for 1 min; it will continue to cook even after it has been removed, so allowing it to stand is really important.

3. 3

   Repeat 2-3 more times until the rice is just cooked, the last time adding your finely chopped veg to the bowl and stirring through. Garnish with fresh coriander or mint, to serve.