Biryani Masala Mix 50g by SHAN

Biryani Masala Mix 50g by SHAN from The British Vault. A British grocery favourite sourced directly from the UK. Chosen for a US larder that wants the original UK pack — not a US-shelf substitute.

In the larder

• Tasty meat layered pilaf
• Recipe & Seasoning Mix
• Natural freshness preserved through cryogenic grinding & V-Lock technology
• No preservative
• No artificial food colour
• Suitable for Vegetarians
• Halal Pakistan

Product information

• Shan is a Registered Trademark of Shan FZC UAE
• Shan is manufactured in USA, UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE & Pakistan

Ingredients

Salt, Red Chilli, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Cumin, Nigella, Turmeric, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Clove, Maltodextrin, Cane Sugar, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Canola Oil, Natural and Artificial Food Flavour, (Thatch Screw Pine), Anticaking Agent: Silicon Dioxide.

Allergens

May contain traces of Sulphite, Sesame, Mustard, Wheat, Barley, Soy and Tree Nuts.

Nutrition

Directions for use

Steps of Cooking

Heat 1 cup (175ml) cooking oil and fry 3 medium (250g), finely sliced onions until golden. Add 1kg (2.2lbs) meat with bones, divided into small portions (chicken/beef/lamb) and 1 packet shan biryani mix (dissolved in 1/2 cup water) and stir-fry for 5 mins. Add 1 cup (200g) plain, whipped yogurt and water (2 cups for chicken; 4 cups for beef/lamb). Cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender.

Add 3 medium (250g), diced tomatoes and stir-fry on high heat until the oil begins to separate from the gravy. Then set aside.

Separately: wash 3½ cups (750g) of shan basmati rice and let it soak. Boil 15 cups (3 litres) of water and stir in 3 tbsp of shan salt and the soaked rice. Boil the rice until 3/4th cooked. Remove and drain thoroughly.

Spread half the rice in a pot and pour the meat curry over it. Top with the remaining rice. Sprinkle a pinch of yellow food colour if desired. Spread 1/2 cup chopped cilantro/fresh coriander and 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves over the rice. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender (5-10 mins). Mix before serving.

Cooking Tip: Use long grain old basmati rice. Beginners must use parboiled/'Sayla' rice. For best results, use meat cuts from the breast and shoulder.

From The British Vault

The British Vault keeps the original UK grocery pack — the recipe, size and flavour the British market actually buys — so a US larder can stock the real thing.

How we ship

We source in the UK and ship to the United States. This listing is from The British Vault.

FAQ

Is this the UK version? Yes. This is the authentic UK grocery from The British Vault — the British-market pack, not a US-shelf substitute.

Do you ship to the United States? Yes. The British Vault ships to the United States from the UK.