Chicken Biryani

Name: Chicken Biryani
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken legs and thighs; 2 tbs oil; 1 tbs Kashmiri chili powder; 1 tsp red chili flakes; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tbs salt; 3 tbs yogurt; 1 tbs garlic ginger paste; 1 tbs ghee; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp peppercorns; 2 small pieces cinnamon stick; 5 whole cloves; Pinch nutmeg; 5 cardamom pods; 1 small red onion sliced; 3 cups basmati soaked 30 minutes; 2 cups coconut milk; Handful cilantro chopped; 3 1/2 cups water

8 steps

Updated at: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:02:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories987.8 kcal (49%)

Total Fat51.7 g (74%)

Carbs110.5 g (42%)

Sugars5.5 g (6%)

Protein23.8 g (48%)

Sodium2056.5 mg (103%)

Fiber8.6 g (31%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare everything in advance to be ready to toss into pan.

Step 2

Fry chicken and chili powder, flakes, garam masala, turmeric, salt, yogurt and garlic ginger paste for about 5 minutes till chicken is just cooked through.

Step 3

Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.

Step 4

Add ghee and cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and sliced onion.

Step 5

Stir in rice after it has soaked for 30 minutes. Fry for 1 minute.

Step 6

Add coconut milk and water. Add salt to taste and cilantro.

Step 7

Bring to a boil and cook till water Leven is the same as rice level.

Step 8

Turn heat to very low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.