Slimming World - Prawn Biryani

Serves 4

Ready in 1 hour

Freezer friendly (only if prawns are fresh)

Syns Per Serving - Free on Extra Easy

Ingredients 

198ml/7fl oz water or vegetable stock

1 onion, peeled and finely chopped

1 tsp each of finely grated ginger, chilli powder and crushed cardamom seeds

2 garlic cloves, peeled and grated or crushed

2 tsp cumin seeds

½ tsp turmeric 

1 tbsp mild curry powder

1 cinnamon stick and 2 cloves

1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped

100g/3½oz fine green beans, trimmed and chopped

4 tbsp fat free natural yogurt

198g/7oz dried basmati rice

salt and freshly ground black pepper

596g/1lb 5oz raw tiger prawns

a handful of chopped coriander

Method

1. Place a wide, non-stick pan over a medium heat. Add the water or stock and onion, stir and cook for 5-6 minutes until the onion has softened.

2. Add the ginger, chilli powder, cardamom seeds, garlic, cumin seeds, turmeric, curry powder, cinnamon stick and cloves, stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.

3. Add the vegetables and yogurt and stir and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the rice and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Season well.

4. Pour in 511ml/18fl oz of boiling water and bring to the boil. Add the prawns, cover tightly and reduce the heat to very low. Cook undisturbed for 12-15 minutes then remove from the heat and allow to stand, again undisturbed, for 10 minutes.

5. To serve, uncover and fluff up the rice with a fork, stir in the chopped coriander and eat immediately.