Traditional versions involve cooking the different components separately before layering them and allowing everything to steam together.

If you enjoy breyani but usually avoid making it because of all the separate preparation, this one-pot breyani is a much simpler option.

Breyani, also called biryani or biriani, can be made in many different ways.

Recipes vary between families and regions, but the dish generally brings together spiced meat, rice and, depending on the recipe, lentils, potatoes and herbs.

Traditional versions can involve cooking the different components separately before layering them and allowing everything to steam together.