How long does Bamboo Biryani take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Bamboo Biryani serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Bamboo Biryani spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Bamboo Biryani?

500 grams Basmati Rice, 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Curd, ½ cup Fried Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Bamboo Biryani?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Bamboo Biryani?

About 697 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Bamboo Biryani

Name: Bamboo Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 500 grams Basmati Rice, Soaked; 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut; 2 Cinnamon; 4 Green Cardamom; 6 Cloves; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Bay Leaves; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tbsp Coriander Powder; 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; ¼ cup Curd; 15 ml Lemon Juice; ½ cup Fried Onion; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 cup Water; As required Water; 2 Cinnamon; 5 Green Cardamom; 7 Cloves; 1 Black Cardamom; 1 Bay Leaves; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 tbsp Salt; 2 tbsp Ghee

60 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as bamboo biriyani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes Curries & Gravies One-pot meals Gluten-free

Andhra bamboo biryani: chicken and basmati layered in a bamboo stem and steamed over a pressure cooker. Mild, serves 2, an hour plus marinating, video.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid

Ingredients

26 items

6 people

Basmati Rice, Soaked500 grams
Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Cinnamon5
Green Cardamom11
Cloves17
Cumin1 tsp
Bay Leaves3
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Coriander Powder½ tbsp
Garam Masala Powder2 tsp
Green Chilli, Slit2
Curd¼ cup
Lemon Juice15 ml
Fried Onion½ cup
Salt1 tsp
Ghee9 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Water1 cup
WaterAs required
Black Cardamom1
Salt1 tbsp
Saffron Water1 tbsp
Water1 litre
Fried Cashew NutsFor Garnish

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	697kcal	4182kcal
Protein	26g	156g
Carbohydrate	79g	476g
Fat	33g	195g
Fibre	6.6g	40g
Sugar	1.8g	11g

Cookd masalas for basmati rice

Method

1
Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 mins.
Basmati Rice
2
In a deep pot, add chicken and the rest of the ingredients required for the marination. Mix it all together till they combine evenly. Let it marinate for 1 hour in the same pot.
Chicken Curry CutCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesCuminBay LeavesMint LeavesCoriander LeavesKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderGreen ChilliCurdLemon JuiceFried OnionSaltGheeGinger Garlic Paste
3
Keep the pot with the Chicken on the stove and cook it for 10 minutes adding a cup of water.
GheeWater
4
In another pan, bring water to boil. Add the whole spices, ghee, salt and bring it to a boil. Add the basmati rice and let it cook till it is 70% done (4 minutes). Strain the rice immediately. Reserve some of the water for later.
WaterCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesBlack CardamomBay LeavesGheeSalt
5
Wash the bamboo thoroughly. In a bamboo, layer the rice and chicken mixture alternatively and finally top it off with the fried onion, ghee, saffron milk, coriander and mint leaves and kewra water. Add a piece of folded banana leaf on top and press it down slightly. Cover the bamboo with silver foil, and a dough made with maida and water. seal the edges.
GheeSaffron Water
6
In a pressure cooker, add water and bring it to a boil. Close the cooker and let it start steaming. Don’t put the whistle on top. Place the bamboo on top of the cooker lid and let it steam on a medium flame for 5 minutes and on a low flame for 20 minutes. Take the bamboo out of the pot, open it gently and transfer the biryani to a plate. Serve it hot with raita.
WaterCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesFried Cashew NutsGhee

Before you start

How long does Bamboo Biryani take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Bamboo Biryani serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Bamboo Biryani vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Bamboo Biryani spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Bamboo Biryani?: 500 grams Basmati Rice, 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Curd, ½ cup Fried Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Bamboo Biryani?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Bamboo Biryani?: About 697 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.