Tomato biryani
Indian 20 Mins Prep · 50 Mins Cook
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.
- Thickly slice the tomatoes and arrange on a baking tray. Drizzle with the olive oil and season well.
- Roast for 20 minutes or until caramelised. Set aside.
- Rinse the rice three times until the water runs clear, then drain.
- Slice the onion, chillies and garlic. Grate the ginger
- In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut oil over a medium heat, then add the cardamom, cinnamon and cloves and toast for 30 seconds. Add the onion, chillies, garlic and ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes or until light brown. Stir in the tinned tomatoes, salt and turmeric.
- Simmer for 10 minutes or until a light film of oil forms on the surface.
- Add the rice and stir.
- Add the water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until the juices have absorbed. Cover with a lid and reduce to a low heat. Cook for 10 minutes then remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Serve garnished with the roasted tomatoes.
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