Jackfruit Biryani
Spiced jackfruit layered with fragrant basmati, crisp fried onions, mint and coriander, steamed until tender.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.75 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 608kcal
- 102.1gcarbs
- 28.4gof which sugars
- 16.9gfat
- 5.2gsaturates
- 12.3gprotein
- 10.2gfibre
- 1.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pull the jackfruit into shreds, discarding any tough core. Mix with the coconut yoghurt, turmeric, ground coriander, chilli powder and half the salt. Leave for 20 minutes.
20 min - 2
Heat the oil in a large wide pan over a medium heat. Fry the onions for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until deep golden brown and crisp at the edges. Lift out half onto kitchen paper for the top.
20 min - 3
To the onions left in the pan add the garlic, ginger, green chillies and garam masala for 1 minute, then the tomatoes for 4 minutes. Add the jackfruit and its marinade and cook for 12 minutes until thick and dry.
16 min - 4
Meanwhile wash the rice and boil it in plenty of water with the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay, cumin seeds and the rest of the salt for 6 minutes. It should still have a firm bite. Drain, removing the big spices.
6 min - 5
Spread the jackfruit curry flat. Layer the rice on top, then the mint, coriander, lemon juice, the saved fried onions and the saffron water.
- 6
Cover with foil and a tight lid. Cook on the lowest heat for 20 minutes, then rest for 5 minutes. Fluff gently from the edges and serve.
25 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
