Kofta, apricot and prune biryani recipe

1 onion, grated

1 egg , beaten

2 tsp ginger paste

1 tsp garlic paste

2 tsp garam masala

green chilli, chopped

2 tsp chopped coriander

Salt, to taste

3 tbsp rapeseed or sunflower oil

2 onions, finely chopped or ground

2 tbsp ginger paste

1 tbsp garlic paste

1 cinnamon stick

1 bay leaf

1 black or green cardamom

50ml water

200g chopped tomatoes (tinned or fresh)

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

tsp garam masala

tsp ground turmeric

tsp salt

tsp red chilli powder

2 tbsp yogurt

3 oranges

100g dried apricots

100g dried prunes stoned

2 onions, sliced

2 tbsp rapeseed or sunflower oil

450g basmati rice

2 black or green cardamoms

2 x 5cm cinnamon sticks

4 cloves

2 bay leaves

Bunch of fresh coriander, stalks and leaves separated

50g butter