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Halloumi and Veggie Biryani

Halloumi and Veggie Biryani

with Yogurt Sauce
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Calories
870 kcal
Protein
36g protein
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Triticale
  • Wheat
  • Tree nuts
  • Sesame
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • Egg
  • Crustaceans
  • Fish
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Halloumi Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

28 g

Crispy Shallots

(Contains: Gluten, May contain traces of allergens, Wheat)

6 tbsp

Yogurt Sauce

(Contains: Milk)

6 g

Dal Spice Blend

(Contains: Milk, Soy, Sulphites, Triticale, Wheat, Tree nuts, Sesame, Mustard, Peanuts, May contain traces of allergens)

56 g

Green Peas

1 unit(s)

Carrot

7 g

Cilantro

¾ cup

Basmati Rice

(Contains: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Crustaceans, Fish, Tree nuts, Sesame, Wheat, Sulphites, Soy, May contain traces of allergens)

1 unit(s)

Chicken Broth Concentrate

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories870 kcal
Fat47 g
Saturated Fat30 g
Carbohydrate84 g
Sugar10 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein36 g
Cholesterol115 mg
Sodium1720 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium750 mg
Calcium450 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Bowl
Small Non-Stick Pan
Small Bowl
Measuring Spoons
Box Grater
Large Pot
Measuring Cups

Cooking Steps

Marinate halloumi
1
  • Before starting, wash and dry all produce. 
  • Reserve half the yogurt in a small bowl, then set aside. 
  • To a large bowl, add remaining yogurt, half the Dal Spice Blend, 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) water.
  • Cut halloumi into 1/4-inch slices. Using a strainer, rinse halloumi in cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. 
  • Add halloumi to the large bowl with the yogurt marinade. Toss to coat, then set aside. 
Prep
2
  • Peel, then halve carrot lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half-moons.
  • Finely chop cilantro. 
Start biryani
3
  • Heat a large pot over medium-high.
  • When hot, add 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter, then swirl the pot until melted.
  • Add rice and remaining Dal Spice Blend. Cook for 30 sec, stirring often, until rice is coated.
  •  Add carrots, broth concentrate, half the crispy shallots and 1 cup (2 cups) water. Bring to a boil over high.
Finish biryani
4
  • Once boiling, sprinkle peas over rice.
  • Arrange halloumi on top.
  • Cover and cook for 14- 16 min, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  •  Remove the pot from heat.
  • Set aside for 5 min, still covered.
Finish and serve
5
  • Fluff biryani with a fork.
  • Divide biryani between bowls.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and crispy shallots.
  • Serve remaining yogurt sauce alongside.
Modularity step (under step 1)
6

If you've opted to get halloumi, cut halloumi into 1/4-inch slices. Using a strainer, rinse halloumi in cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Follow the rest of the recipe as written.