Ian’s Biryani Style Rice

We love hearing how you use our spice blends at home — and Ian’s simple, flavour-packed biryani rice is a winner. It’s quick to make, beautifully aromatic, and pairs perfectly with any curry. Here’s how he does it:

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Ingredients

• 210g basmati rice (washed)
• 300ml hot stock or water (Ian used a stock cube – no salt needed)
• 15g butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp Shemin’s Turmeric Powder
• 1½ tsp Shemin’s Biryani Spice Blend
• Salt to taste (optional)

Method

In a pan, gently fry the spice blend in oil for about a minute.
Remove from heat, add butter and turmeric, and stir until melted.
Stir in the washed rice to coat it well in the spiced butter.
Add the hot stock or water, return the pan to the heat, and bring to a rolling boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and leave undisturbed for 20 minutes.
Take off the heat, fluff up the rice, and serve — or cool, refrigerate, and reheat when ready.

Ian’s tip:
“I find you get a better flavoured rice by doing this. I served it with slow-cooked mutton curry — all made with Shemin’s products, naturally!”

Serves 4