Beef Rogan Josh Biryani

Method

1. a)Boil a full kettle.
b)Halve, peel and chop the red onion into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
c)Halve the baby plum tomatoes.
d)Trim the green beans and chop into thirds

2. a) When boiling, pour the water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook           for 10-12 mins

b)Meanwhile, heat a frying pan on high heat (no oil). When hot, add the beef (or lamb) mince and cook until      browned, 3-4 mins.
c)Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat.
d)When the rice has 5 mins of cooking time left, add the green beans to the rice pan and cook for the                    remaining time. Drain the rice and beans in a sieve when ready.

3. a) Once the mince has browned, add the red onion. Cook, stirring regularly, until softened, 3-4 mins.
b) Add the rogan josh curry paste, tomatoes and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 min.
c) Make the beef stock and add to the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
d) Cover with a lid (or foil) and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened, 5-7 mins.

4. a) Add the cooked rice, green beans and half the mango chutney to the beef (or lamb) mixture.
b) Mix well to combine.
c) Taste and season with salt and pepper. TIP: Add a splash more water if it’s a little dry.

5. a) Divide the pilaf between your bowls.
b) Spoon over the rest of the mango chutney and the yoghurt to finish.