cauliflower rice biriyani

Name: Cauliflower Rice Biriyani
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CAULIFLOWER RICE; extra virgin olive oil; 1-2 teaspoon(s) whole cumin seeds; 2 pound(s) frozen cauliflower rice; 2 tablespoon(s) garlic paste; 1/4 cup(s) lime juice; ## VINDALOO AND BIRIYANI SPICE MIX; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon(s) ground turmeric; 1/3 teaspoon(s) cayenne; 2/3 teaspoon(s) salt; ## TO SERVE:; torn “spring mix” salad greens; cooked chicken breast (I prefer marinated with lemon, olive oil, marjoram, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder); raisins, chopped pears, or other fruit to add sweetness; optional peas

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Seattle, WA

Updated on Jan 16, 2024

I was craving Biriyani, and came up with this quick, SCD compliant, no grain, healthy recipe to satisfy my craving. It is delicious and quickly became an easy-to-make, go-to recipe enjoyed at my house. If you are sensitive to nightshades, the cayenne can be left out. I have also tested leaving out both the cayenne and garlic, and it is still tasty enough!

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Seasoned cauliflower rice with toppings mixed in, ready to eat.

prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

CAULIFLOWER RICE
extra virgin olive oil
1-2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
2 pounds frozen cauliflower rice
2 tablespoons garlic paste
1/4 cup lime juice
VINDALOO AND BIRIYANI SPICE MIX
1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/3 teaspoon cayenne
2/3 teaspoon salt
TO SERVE:
torn “spring mix” salad greens
cooked chicken breast (I prefer marinated with lemon, olive oil, marjoram, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder)
raisins, chopped pears, or other fruit to add sweetness
optional peas

How To Make cauliflower rice biriyani

Step 1

To make the cauliflower rice, coat the bottom of a large pan with a generous helping of olive oil.

Step 2

Add the cumin seeds and then the frozen cauliflower rice. Cook over medium heat until the cauliflower rice is defrosted.
Step 3

Meanwhile, make the Vindaloo and Biriyani spice mix by adding all the ingredients to a small bowl and stirring to combine.
Step 4

Add the garlic paste, Vindaloo and Biriyani spice mix, and lime juice to the cauliflower rice. Finish warming and cooking, then turn off the heat.
Step 5

Place the warm mixture in individual serving bowls, then add the toppings and mix together before enjoying.
Step 6

I store the leftover seasoned cauliflower rice in the fridge and heat up individual servings in the microwave, then top with fresh toppings.
Step 7

The Vindaloo and Biriyani Spice Mix recipe can be found here for making a big batch of it (you will use 1 Tbsp of the mix for making this Cauliflower Rice Biriyani recipe): https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/vindaloo-biriyani-spice-mix.html?r=1
Step 8

Note 1: We always have both yogurt marinated and lemon marinated cooked chicken breast on hand. I prefer this recipe with the extra zing of the lemon marinated chicken breast.
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