Quite possibly the most well-known rice dish from India, biryani can be found throughout the country, though there are subtle variations from region to region. But one thing is consistent: the process to assemble it is long and complex.

(See Chef AG's blog on India and Biryani)

This treasured recipe transforms biryani into a tasty and delicious dish. This meal is made of fragrant basmati rice, tender spiced beef or chicken or lamb or shrimp or Beyond Beef (plant based vegan / vegetarian option), authentic indian spices, vegetables and onions, and when slow cooked it maintains the same authentic flavors and textures of the traditional version.

Instructions:

Thaw freezer meal overnight in refrigerator or in the morning in cold water.

Add the contents of freezer bag to crockpot.

Add water according to number of servings. (1/4 cup per serving for this meal)

Cook Rice on Stove Top.

Stove top Cooking:Add content to pot
Add appropriate amount of water - Ratio is 1 to 1.5 (1 cup of rice to 1.5 cups of water)
For Single Serving (1/4 cup of Rice)
Bring 3/8's of cup (0.375) of water and the contents of the bag (rice and seasonings) to the boil
Turn down and simmer for 14 mins to Al Dente, 15 mins to normal, 16 mins to soft Remove from heat and let Stand for 5
with fork

Slow Cooker:

Cook on “low” setting for 3 - 4 hours in a 6-quart crockpot or 4-6 hours in a 2-quart crockpot. (make sure your slow cooker is between a quarter to three quarters filled, any less the sauce will burn and any more the meal may not cook in time)

Pressure Cooker: 4 - 6 mins thawed out, 7-8 mins if from frozen

Serving Suggestion: Serve with Raita and a green salad.

Disclaimer: All meals are produced in a kitchen that contains allergens including but not limited to wheat, soy, dairy, and shellfish.

Ingredients

Organic beef/chicken/lamb/shrimp/beyond beef (1/3 lbs per serving)
Organic greek yogurt
Organic tomato diced
Organic red bell pepper
Organic green chili pepper
Organic diced yellow onion
Organic bay leaves
Freshly minced Gilroy garlic
Finely ground sea salt
Stone ground pepper
Organic olive oil
Organic curry powder
Organic coriander
Organic ginger
Organic honey
Organic mint
Organic cloves
Organic turmeric
Organic chili powder
Organic cinnamon
Organic cumin
Organic saffron
Organic low sodium curry broth
Organic basmati rice (1/4 cup per serving)