Can we let you in on a secret? It’s not! All you need to do is get the recipe for a simple homemade biryani masala right and watch what an amazing result it yields! Heat a kadhai and roast dried red ...

then add the garam masala and cumin. Remove the onions with a slotted spoon and set aside to drain on kitchen paper. For the biryani, pour off all but about 3 tablespoons of the oil from the pan ...

I never grew up eating biryani, but it has become something that ... salt and chillies and cook until the leeks have just softened. Add the art masala and mix through, then cook over a low heat ...

3. Cover pan and cook for at least 5 minutes on a medium flame. Remove cover and cook on low flame for another 10 minutes to allow gravy to thicken. 4. Layer the serving bowl with alternating layers ...

Whether for a midweek dinner, a weekend meal or a big celebration, biryani is always Nadiya's ... tomato purée, garam masala, paprika and chicken into the dish and mix everything.