Add the rice and drained tomatoes to the casserole and thoroughly stir to mix with the spices. Add sufficient boiling water to the tomato juice to make up to 450ml and add to the rice.
250 g basmati rice
Include the sugar and add a pinch of salt, then bring to the boil.
1 pinch sugar, salt
Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and leave the rice to cook without lifting the lid for at least 10 minutes and all of the liquid has been absorbed.
Stir in the spinach, adding more as it wilts.
300 g baby spinach
When all the spinach has been added, place the prawns on top, re-cover the casserole and turn down the heat to very low.
250 g tiger prawns
Cook for a few minutes, then turn off the heat and leave to stand for 1 minute, without lifting the lid, to allow the prawns to have fully cooked. Gently fork together to combine the rice, spinach and prawns.
Serve immediately with riata and Aloo Gobi for a superb meal