During Ramadan there is always time to try something a little different each day.

TRS the South Asian heritage ingredients brand have shared this vegetarian biryani recipe which is bursting with spices, flavours and texture.

TRS’ Vegetarian Biryani 

Ingredients

Paste ingredients

  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 2 inches of ginger
  • 2 green chillies

Main biryani ingredients

  • 1/2 cup green beans, in 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups TRS basmati rice
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 3 thinly sliced onions
  • 2 chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup yoghurt
  • 1 inch TRS cinnamon stick
  • 4 TRS cardamom pods
  • 2 TRS Bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp TRS turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp TRS red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp TRS coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp TRS Garam masala powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
  • Salt

Method

  • In a saucepan, add the rice with 2 cups of water along with salt and bring it to a boil for 4 to 5 minutes before turning off the heat. It should only be half cooked, and keep aside.
  • Use a grinder or pestle and mortar to make a paste of the ginger garlic and green chillies. Keep aside.
  • In a large pan on medium heat, add oil, onion, ginger garlic green chilli paste, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf and cardamom.
  • On low heat, sauté until the onions turn brown and are caramelised.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté for about 5 minutes until mushy. Add the TRS turmeric powder, TRS chilli powder, TRS coriander powder and TRS garam masala powder.
  • Add the yogurt, the potatoes and the remaining vegetables and simmer for another 2 minutes until it bubbles. Finally add in the mint leaves, half cooked rice, and salt for taste.
  • Add about 1-1/2 cups of water and cover the pan, before turning the heat to low and cook the Biryani.
  • After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and allow it to rest.
  • Open the lid after 5 minutes of the resting period and give it a gentle stir, to combine all the ingredients.

TRS has also  teamed up with Asda to offer consumers a discount of £3 for 4 products both online and in-stores nationwide. The promotion will run till the 12 May.