Spiced vegetable biryani

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• mastercheat

  18 July 2008

  mastercheat commented on this recipe

  I tried this last night, expected it to be relatively easy but I also had trouble with getting the rice to cook. By the time it was the vegetables were quite mushy. Might try it on the hob next time.

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• Rachel

  02 August 2008

  Rachel commented on this recipe

  Had this tonight. Used peas instead of the green beans and really enjoyed it. Will make this again.

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• Rachel

  02 August 2008

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• mumlig

  07 August 2008

  mumlig commented on this recipe

  Brilliant recipe!! Made a curry sauce to go with it - yummy!!!

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• Heatherbelle

  26 August 2008

  Heatherbelle rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Love this recipe to bits! It is easy, tasty and makes a lot. With the addition of a yoghurt raita and nan or similar it is also good to serve when friends come for dinner.

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• onlysall

  12 September 2008

  onlysall rated and commented on this recipe

  

  DELICIOUS!! I made mine with long grain brown rice, added a teeny bit extra liquid and cooked it for around 30 mins extra (sorry-i never time anything!). I cut the veg slightly larger and i guess they were still slightly over, but still delicious. Can't stop picking at it!

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• lucysmum

  27 September 2008

  lucysmum rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I cooked this for supper and my family thought it was delicious.It cooked beautifully and I kept the veggies bigger as suggested by a reviewer.I have another favourite recipe by Silvana Franco called Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Pasta Shells(she demonstrated it on This Morning) and this recipe is just as good.She certainly knows how make simple ingredients taste great.

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• Lynsey

  02 October 2008

  Lynsey rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I have made this several times and each time was great. It's great on it's own or to have as part of an indian meal with a meat curry when we have friends over. It's also good reheated the next day for lunch with some raita.

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• Glenn

  13 November 2008

  Glenn commented on this recipe

  Really impressed with this recipe, very quick and easy to make. I made it to share with friends at work. One thing I had to adjust was to use about 200mls more stock than the recipe said because initially the rice was uncooked in parts. But can highly recommend it!

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• Zita

  03 January 2009

  Zita rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Used butternut squash instead of sweet potatoes and brown basmati rice so I had to add a bit more liquid and cooked it longer too. Husband didnt look for meat amongst the vegetables this time. Really tasty, even my toddler loved it with a dollop of natural yoghurt on the top.

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• StormyRaincloud

  27 January 2009

  StormyRaincloud rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was delicious, very authentic and professional tasting. My 13 year old son made it and got a 9 out of 10 and that was being stingy :o) Would definitely add some chicken next time though or quorn pieces. It was so easy, I've been put off biryani in the past because it was such a hassle and the rice usually stuck to the bottom of the pan but this was simple and hassle free. Will definitely be making again.

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• Catherine

  24 March 2009

  Catherine rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This veggie biryani is a favourite with us and friends! We always make far too much so we can have it for lunch the next day (when it tastes just as good).

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• flirty fleur

  12 April 2009

  flirty fleur commented on this recipe

  Found this very easy to make and cook, I used frozen mixed veg cauli, broccoli and carrots along with sweet pots and beans. The only complaint was there was not enough and my sons were looking for seconds !! The next time I make it will use 750g of rice and and adjust the stock may add prawns. Also will make the raita and serve with nan/poppadoms and chutney. Just loved how easy it was to make and there were no complaints other than there were no seconds oh the joys of sons who play rugby and love food !!!!! Look forward to more recipes from Silvna please.

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• Sharrie

  04 May 2009

  Sharrie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really nice and tasty dish. May try different veg next time. Easy and quick, rice was cooked well but I also added extra stock.

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• Jenniebibs

  25 May 2009

  Jenniebibs rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really tasty and easy and hardly any washing up! Used packet of mixed precut veg from supermarket to make it into a real ready meal. Didn't have curry paste to hand so used mild curry powder and added in a chopped garlic clove and a good dollop of tom puree. Tasted fab. Will definitely make again and again.

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• iscamaid

  10 June 2009

  iscamaid rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Perhaps I missed the point with this one, or cooked it incorrectly. Following revious reviews I added more stock and doubled the cooking time. My vegtables were mushy and rice undercooked. It was ok, but nothing special. Not one I am going to cook again.

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• Naomibrook

  10 August 2009

  Naomibrook rated and commented on this recipe

  

  My flatmate said he smelt it from the hallway and came in immediately asking what the delicious smell was! a total winner and i didnt even put in the nuts, lemon or sweet potato!

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• GalwayGirly

  11 August 2009

  GalwayGirly rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made this at the weekend and it was delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and everything was as it should be in the time recommended. I can't wait to make it again!

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• loopyleah

  01 September 2009

  loopyleah commented on this recipe

  Tried this last night - absolutely gorgeous thanks!

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• SuzyJ

  12 September 2009

  SuzyJ rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Absolutely fantastic! Cooked exactly as per the recipe and this went down a treat with everyone.

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small cauliflower , broken into small florets
• 2 large sweet potatoes , peeled and cubed
• 1 large onion , sliced
• 1l hot vegetable stock
• 3 tbsp hot curry paste (Madras is good)
• 1 red chilli , seeded and finely chopped
• large pinch of saffron strands
• 2 tsp mustard seeds (black or white)
• 500g basmati rice
• 140g trimmed green beans , halved
• 2 lemons , juice only
• a handful of fresh coriander leaves
• 50g packet salted roasted cashew nuts
• poppadoms and raita, to serve

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Serves 6

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Takes 50 minutes - 1 hour

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small cauliflower , broken into small florets
• 2 large sweet potatoes , peeled and cubed
• 1 large onion , sliced
• 1l hot vegetable stock
• 3 tbsp hot curry paste (Madras is good)
• 1 red chilli , seeded and finely chopped
• large pinch of saffron strands
• 2 tsp mustard seeds (black or white)
• 500g basmati rice
• 140g trimmed green beans , halved
• 2 lemons , juice only
• a handful of fresh coriander leaves
• 50g packet salted roasted cashew nuts
• poppadoms and raita, to serve

494 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 89g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 5g, salt 0.99 g

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