eCook Meal
Fragrant Five-Veg Biryani
with charred cauliflower and carrot, raisins & flaked almonds
Load up with nutrients and indulge in our take on a favourite of Indian cuisine. Charred veg, baby spinach, and raisins, blanketed by aromatic rice and steamed until fully infused with a lavish array of spices. Relish the vegan version, or enrich it with milk and butter!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
Almonds & SAMBAL
Place the flaked Almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool. Slice half of the trimmed carrot into rounds and set aside.
CHARRED VEG
Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or knob of butter. When hot, sauté the Carrot rounds, halved green beans, and cauliflower pieces for 3-4 minutes until lightly charred. On completion, add in three-quarters of the rinsed baby spinach and half of the Raisins. Toss until coated. Transfer to a pot that has a lid, season to taste, and set aside.
PARCOOK THE RICE
Place the rice in a pot and submerge in 250ml of water. Stir through ½ tsp of salt, cover with a lid, and place over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and parcook for 5-7 minutes until the rice has softened slightly. Remove from the heat on completion.
CURRY BASE
Return the pan to a medium heat with another drizzle of oil or knob of butter. When hot, fry the sliced Onion for 7-8 minutes until soft and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. On completion, add the grated Garlic, the grated ginger, and the chopped Chilli to taste. Fry for a minute until fragrant, shifting constantly, then add the curry powder and continue to fry for another minute. Add a splash of water to deglaze the pan. Transfer to the pot of veg and toss to coat.
GET STEAMY
Spoon the half-cooked rice over the veg and spread out to form a layer. Evenly pour over 50ml of milk or water and pop on a lid. Place over a medium heat and steam for 7-10 minutes until the rice and lentils are completely cooked through, only checking when necessary. If the veg starts to catch at the bottom, pour in a little more milk or water to continue cooking. Remove from the heat on completion and lightly toss together to incorporate any remaining liquid. Grate the remaining Carrot and place in a bowl. Toss through the remaining Raisins and season to taste.
COMFORT FOOD AT ITS BEST
Plate up a generous helping of vegetable biryani and sprinkle over the toasted almond flakes. Place the remaining baby spinach on the side, top with the Carrot sambal, and garnish with any remaining fresh chilli to taste. Get started, Chef!
Almonds & SAMBAL
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the flaked Almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool. Slice half of the trimmed carrot into rounds and set aside.
CHARRED VEG
Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or knob of butter. When hot, sauté the Carrot rounds, halved green beans, and cauliflower pieces for 4-5 minutes until lightly charred. On completion, add in three-quarters of the rinsed baby spinach and half of the Raisins. Toss until coated, and season to taste. Transfer to an ovenproof pot or dish (that has a lid) and set aside.
PARCOOK THE RICE
Place the rice in a pot and submerge in 500ml of water. Stir through 1 tsp of salt, cover with a lid, and place over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and parcook for 7-9 minutes until the rice has softened slightly. Remove from the heat on completion.
CURRY BASE
Return the pan to a medium heat with another drizzle of oil or knob of butter. When hot, fry the sliced Onion for 9-12 minutes until soft and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. On completion, add the grated Garlic, the grated ginger, and the chopped Chilli to taste. Fry for a minute until fragrant, shifting constantly, then add the curry powder and continue to fry for another minute. Add a splash of water to deglaze the pan. Transfer to the pot of veg and toss to coat.
GET STEAMY
Spoon the half-cooked rice over the veg and spread out to form a layer. Evenly pour over 100ml of milk or water and cover with the lid – if you don’t have one, you can use a piece of tinfoil instead! Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the rice and lentils are completely cooked through. Remove from the oven on completion and lightly toss together to incorporate any remaining liquid. Grate the remaining Carrot and place in a bowl. Toss through the remaining Raisins and season to taste.
COMFORT FOOD AT ITS BEST
Plate up a generous helping of vegetable biryani and sprinkle over the toasted almond flakes. Place the remaining baby spinach on the side, top with the Carrot sambal, and garnish with any remaining fresh chilli to taste. Get started, Chef!
Almonds & SAMBAL
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the flaked Almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool. Slice half of the trimmed carrot into rounds and set aside.
CHARRED VEG
Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or knob of butter. When hot, sauté the Carrot rounds, halved green beans, and cauliflower pieces for 4-5 minutes until lightly charred. On completion, add in three-quarters of the rinsed baby spinach and half of the Raisins. Toss until coated, and season to taste. Transfer to an ovenproof pot or dish (that has a lid) and set aside.
PARCOOK THE RICE
Place the rice in a pot and submerge in 500ml of water. Stir through 1 tsp of salt, cover with a lid, and place over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and parcook for 7-9 minutes until the rice has softened slightly. Remove from the heat on completion.
CURRY BASE
Return the pan to a medium heat with another drizzle of oil or knob of butter. When hot, fry the sliced Onion for 9-12 minutes until soft and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. On completion, add the grated Garlic, the grated ginger, and the chopped Chilli to taste. Fry for a minute until fragrant, shifting constantly, then add the curry powder and continue to fry for another minute. Add a splash of water to deglaze the pan. Transfer to the pot of veg and toss to coat.
GET STEAMY
Spoon the half-cooked rice over the veg and spread out to form a layer. Evenly pour over 100ml of milk or water and cover with the lid – if you don’t have one, you can use a piece of tinfoil instead! Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the rice and lentils are completely cooked through. Remove from the oven on completion and lightly toss together to incorporate any remaining liquid. Grate the remaining Carrot and place in a bowl. Toss through the remaining Raisins and season to taste.
COMFORT FOOD AT ITS BEST
Plate up a generous helping of vegetable biryani and sprinkle over the toasted almond flakes. Place the remaining baby spinach on the side, top with the Carrot sambal, and garnish with any remaining fresh chilli to taste. Get started, Chef!
Almonds & SAMBAL
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the flaked Almonds in a large pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool. Slice half of the trimmed carrot into rounds and set aside.
CHARRED VEG
Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or knob of butter. When hot, sauté the Carrot rounds, halved green beans, and cauliflower pieces for 5-6 minutes until lightly charred. You may need to do this step in batches. On completion, add in three-quarters of the rinsed baby spinach and half of the Raisins. Toss until coated, and season to taste. Transfer to an ovenproof pot or dish (that has a lid) and set aside.
PARCOOK THE RICE
Place the rice in a pot and submerge in 1L of water. Stir through 2 tsp of salt, cover with a lid, and place over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and parcook for 9-12 minutes until the rice has softened slightly. Remove from the heat on completion.
CURRY BASE
Return the pan to a medium heat with another drizzle of oil or knob of butter. When hot, fry the sliced Onion for 12-15 minutes until soft and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. On completion, add the grated Garlic, the grated ginger, and the chopped Chilli to taste. Fry for a minute until fragrant, shifting constantly, then add the curry powder and continue to fry for another minute. Add a splash of water to deglaze the pan. Transfer to the pot of veg and toss to coat.
GET STEAMY
Spoon the half-cooked rice over the veg and spread out to form a layer. Evenly pour over 200ml of milk or water and cover with the lid – if you don’t have one, you can use a piece of tinfoil instead! Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the rice and lentils are completely cooked through. Remove from the oven on completion and lightly toss together to incorporate any remaining liquid. Grate the remaining Carrot and place in a bowl. Toss through the remaining Raisins and season to taste.
COMFORT FOOD AT ITS BEST
Plate up a generous helping of vegetable biryani and sprinkle over the toasted almond flakes. Place the remaining baby spinach on the side, top with the Carrot sambal, and garnish with any remaining fresh chilli to taste. Get started, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R209.97
for 4 servings · R52.49 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Flaked Almonds needs 40 gEveryday Raw Almonds 1 kg 1 kg at R231.99 · 4% of packR9.28
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Cauliflower Florets needs 600 gBroccoli & Cauliflower Florets 700 g 700 g at R56.99 · 86% of packR48.85
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Fresh Chilli needs 4Extra Hot Habanero Chillies 50 g R15.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R15.99
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Garlic Clove needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Baby Spinach needs 80 gBaby Spinach 400 g 400 g at R49.99 · 20% of packR10.00
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Carrot needs 480 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R49.99 · 16% of packR8.00
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Onion needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Raisins needs 60 gRaisin Bread 500 g 500 g at R57.99 · 12% of packR6.96
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Green Beans needs 600 gGreen Beans in Brine 410 g 410 g at R26.99 · 1.46× packR39.50
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Medium Curry Powder needs 40 mlRobertsons Rajah Medium Curry Powder 100 g R29.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R29.99
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Fresh Ginger needs 40 gSoya Ginger Chicken Booster Bowl™ 350 g 350 g at R99.99 · 11% of packR11.43
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Fragrant Five-Veg Biryani?
The preparation time for Fragrant Five-Veg Biryani with charred cauliflower and carrot, raisins & flaked almonds is between 30 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Fragrant Five-Veg Biryani with charred cauliflower and carrot, raisins & flaked almonds?
The total time required to make Fragrant Five-Veg Biryani with charred cauliflower and carrot, raisins & flaked almonds is between 50 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Fragrant Five-Veg Biryani provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Fragrant Five-Veg Biryani?
Almonds, Baby Spinach, Carrot, Cauliflower Florets, Chilli, Garlic, Ginger, Green Beans, Medium Curry Powder, Onion, Raisins, Spice & All Things Nice Breyani Rice
What is the nutritional information of Fragrant Five-Veg Biryani?
Calories: , Carbs: grams, Fat: grams, Protein: grams, Sugar: grams, Salt: grams
How do I prepare Fragrant Five-Veg Biryani?
GET STEAMY: Spoon the half-cooked rice over the veg and spread out to form a layer. Evenly pour over 100ml of milk or water and cover with the lid – if you don’t have one, you can use a piece of tinfoil instead! Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the rice and lentils are completely cooked through. Remove from the oven on completion and lightly toss together to incorporate any remaining liquid. Grate the remaining carrot and place in a bowl. Toss through the remaining raisins and season to taste. CURRY BASE: Return the pan to a medium heat with another drizzle of oil or knob of butter. When hot, fry the sliced onion for 9-12 minutes until soft and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. On completion, add the grated garlic, the grated ginger, and the chopped chilli to taste. Fry for a minute until fragrant, shifting constantly, then add the curry powder and continue to fry for another minute. Add a splash of water to deglaze the pan. Transfer to the pot of veg and toss to coat. ALMONDS & SAMBAL: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the flaked almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool. Slice half of the trimmed carrot into rounds and set aside. COMFORT FOOD AT ITS BEST: Plate up a generous helping of vegetable biryani and sprinkle over the toasted almond flakes. Place the remaining baby spinach on the side, top with the carrot sambal, and garnish with any remaining fresh chilli to taste. Get started, Chef! PARCOOK THE RICE: Place the rice in a pot and submerge in 500ml of water. Stir through 1 tsp of salt, cover with a lid, and place over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and parcook for 7-9 minutes until the rice has softened slightly. Remove from the heat on completion. CHARRED VEG: Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or knob of butter. When hot, sauté the carrot rounds, halved green beans, and cauliflower pieces for 4-5 minutes until lightly charred. On completion, add in three-quarters of the rinsed baby spinach and half of the raisins. Toss until coated, and season to taste. Transfer to an ovenproof pot or dish (that has a lid) and set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Fragrant Five-Veg Biryani?
Almonds, Baby Spinach, Carrot, Cauliflower Florets, Chilli, Garlic, Ginger, Green Beans, Medium Curry Powder, Onion, Raisins, Spice & All Things Nice Breyani Rice
How many calories does Fragrant Five-Veg Biryani have?
calories
How much fat content does Fragrant Five-Veg Biryani have?
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