
By saveur.com
Sri Lankan Chicken Buriyani
Adapted from Ruweena Deen, mother-in-law of chef Nishad Jayawardena of Asylum restaurant, this is a special-occasion meal in Sri Lanka, made in large quantity and suitable for a weekend family gathering or to break fast for Eid at the end of Ramadan.
Updated at: Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:08:51 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
53
Low
Glycemic Load
44
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories774.2 kcal (39%)
Total Fat39.2 g (56%)
Carbs82.9 g (32%)
Sugars7 g (8%)
Protein24.7 g (49%)
Sodium759.7 mg (38%)
Fiber10.3 g (37%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

¾ cupghee
divided

1 lbwhite onion
medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced

2 tspsalt
divided, plus more to taste

1 lbbasmati rice

saffron threads
Small

20cardamom pods
divided

20whole cloves
divided

6cinnamon
1-inch pieces, flat

2 tspcoriander seeds

1 tspblack peppercorns

1 Tbspchili powder

½ tspground turmeric

1 cupplain yogurt
divided

2 lbchicken thighs on the bone
4 large thighs, halved

4potatoes
medium, peeled and cut into 6 to 8 pieces each

6eggs

4bay leaves

4plum tomatoes
quartered lengthwise

½ cuproasted cashews
for garnish

1 cupcilantro leaves
for garnish
Instructions
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