Crockpot Lamb Biryani

Soak the rice for 30 minutes, then rinse several times to remove all the starch

Preheat the slow cooker to low setting. In a frying pan melt half the butter and add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onions soften.

Transfer to the slow cooker, then melt the remaining butter and spices, seasoning and bay leaves and continue to stir. Add to the pan, the stock and bring to a simmer, then stir in the yoghurt. Mix well and transfer everything to the slow cooker And increase the heat and brown the lamb on all sides.

Add the spices, seasonings and bay leaves and continue to stir. Add the stock and bring to a simmer, then stir in the yoghurt. Mix well and transfer everything to the crockpot

Fill a saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Add the rice and cook for 46 minutes. Drain then using a slotted spoon, plop the lamb mixture with the rise in the slow cooker. Season to taste and sprinkle half the coriander on top. Cover and cook for eight hours until the rice is tender and the lamb no longer pink in the centre