Easy One Pot Plant-Based Vegetable Biryani

Peel and finely dice your red onion[s]

Cut your cauliflower into small florets, then discard the stem and leaves

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick with a matching lid) with 2 tbsp [3 tbsp] [4 tbsp] vegetable oil over a high heat

Once the pan is hot, add the diced onion, cauliflower florets, curry powder and a generous pinch of salt and pepper

Cook for 5 min or until starting to soften

Add your vegetable stock mix to the pan with your tomato paste

Tip: Add a drizzle of oil if the pan looks a little dry

Cook for a further 2 min or until the cauliflower is starting to colour

Transfer the contents of the pan to a bowl and set aside, reserve the pan – this is your cauliflower mixture

Return the reserved pan to a high heat, add your basmati rice with a generous pinch of salt and stir to coat the grains in the remaining oil

Add 350ml [525ml] [700ml] water and bring to the boil over a high heat

Meanwhile, trim, then chop your green beans in half

Return the cauliflower mixture back to the pan

Add the halved green beans and sultanas

Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 10-12 min or until the water has absorbed and the rice is cooked – this is your one pot vegetable biryani

Tip: Add a little water if the rice is not cooked or the mixture is looking a little dry