INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp black mustard seeds
• 3 tbsp Patak's Biryani Paste
• 225g basmati rice
• 600ml water
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Grated rind of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Wash the rice in several changes of water and leave to soak in cold water for half an hour.
2. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the mustard seeds until they pop.
3. Add the Patak's Biryani Paste and the drained rice. Stir together for 1 minute then add the water, lemon juice and lemon rind.
4. Cover and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
5. Stir through the fresh cilantro before serving.