Sure anything with the name caramelized in it may not sound healthy, but this one definitely is. As stated in the name, the healthy briyani with caramelized onions recipe is one that is incredibly quick and simple to make.

The name briyani is typically used to describe a rice casserole that often contains meat, poultry, seafood or vegetables and which is usually served with a separate sauce. The entire dish is nutritious and simple to make and the caramelized onions is particularly tasty.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 175 g Basmati rice, rinsed
• 60 g red lentils, rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cardamom pods, split
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 6 cloves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken
• 1 onion, chopped
• 225 g cauliflower, broken into small florets
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 100 g frozen peas
• 60 g sultanas (golden raisins)
• 600 ml fresh vegetable stock
• salt and pepper
• naan bread, to serve

Caramelized Inions

• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium red onion, shredded
• 1 medium onion, shredded
• 2 tsp caster sugar

1. Place the rice, lentils, bay leaf, spices, onion, cauliflower, carrot, peas and sultanas in a large saucepan. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
2. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and leave to stand, covered, for 10 minutes to allow the stock to be absorbed. Discard the bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves and cinnamon stick.
3. Meanwhile, make the caramelized onions. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onions over a medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until just softened. Add the caster sugar, raise the heat and cook, stirring for a further 2 to 3 minutes until the onions are golden.
4. Gently mix the rice and vegetables and transfer to warm serving plates. Spoon over the caramelized onions and serve with plain, warmed naan bread.

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