Rainbow vegetable biryani
3
Points®
Total time: 1 hr • Prep: 40 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Biryani is an Indian mixed rice dish full of vibrant aromas and flavours—it will make your kitchen smell heavenly. Jasmine rice, spices, squash, and chickpeas make it a hearty option for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike.


Ingredients
Calorie controlled cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Cardamom Pods
1 teaspoon(s)
Cumin seeds
½ teaspoon(s), level
Coriander seeds
½ teaspoon(s)
Fragrant jasmine rice
120 g, dry
Extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon(s)
Turmeric
½ teaspoon(s)
Ground Cinnamon
1 pinch
Salt
½ teaspoon(s)
Flaked almonds
20 g
Onion
1 large, sliced
Kale, raw
40 g, roughly chopped
Chickpeas, cooked
1 can(s), large, drained
Cauliflower, Raw
100 g, small florets
Butternut Squash
140 g, diced
Garlic
1 clove(s), crushed
Root Ginger
1 teaspoon(s), finely chopped
Cayenne Pepper
1 g, pinch
Coriander, fresh
1 tablespoon(s), roughly chopped
Raisins
20 g, golden, chopped
0% fat natural Greek yogurt
60 g
Instructions
1
Toast the cardamom pods, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in a small pan over a medium-low heat, shaking the pan back and forth for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant; transfer to a plate.
2
In a medium saucepan with a lid, heat the oil over a medium heat, then add the rice. Stir in the turmeric, salt, cinnamon and half the toasted cardamom and seeds. Add 300ml water and bring to a boil, once boiling reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 mins, then remove from the heat and set aside (still covered) for another 10 mins.
3
Whilst the rice is cooking, heat the almonds in a small pan over a medium-low heat, for 4-5 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
4
Heat a large nonstick wok or frying pan over a medium-high heat. Mist with cooking spray and stir-fry the onion for 2-3 minutes or until just tender. Add the kale, chickpeas, cauliflower, squash, garlic, ginger, a pinch of salt, cayenne, and remaining cardamom and seeds; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add 180ml water, increase the heat to high and cook, covered for 5 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring for 2 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, and water is mostly evaporated.
5
Fluff the rice with a fork and then add to the vegetables; gently fold to combine. Sprinkle with the raisins, coriander and almonds; serve warm with a dollop of yogurt.
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