Chicken Biryani (OT)
Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes
Biryani & PulaoRice dishesCurries & GraviesOne-pot mealsHigh protein
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
Chicken biryani in a pressure cooker with basmati, mint and the Cookd Onion Tomato Curry Base. Mild, serves 2, 25 minutes plus soaking, step-by-step video.
High protein
Ingredients
15 itemsCinnamon1
Green Cardamom4
Bay Leaves1
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Water1.25 cup
Basmati Rice250 grams
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit2
Curd1 tbsp
Salt¾ tsp
Sunflower Oil2 tsp
Cloves4
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
- Cookd Onion Tomato Curry Base200 grams
Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 970kcal | 1940kcal |
| Protein | 65g | 130g |
| Carbohydrate | 123g | 246g |
| Fat | 26g | 52g |
| Fibre | 8.8g | 18g |
| Sugar | 5.4g | 11g |
Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut
Method
- 1
Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes.
Basmati Rice
- 2
Heat a pressure cooker, add cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. Let them crackle. Add green chillies, chopped coriander and mint and saute for a few seconds. Add kashmiri red chilli powder and mix till the mixture turns red.
CinnamonGreen CardamomBay LeavesMint LeavesKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGreen ChilliSunflower OilClovesCoriander Leaves
- 3
Add the chicken pieces, mix it well with the masala for 2 minutes. Add the cookd onion tomato masala and saute for 2 minutes. Add water, salt and mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil.
WaterCurdSaltChicken Curry CutCookd Onion Tomato Curry Base
- 4
Add the soaked and strained rice and mix it gently. Cover and pressure cook for 2 whistle and turn off the flame. Let the steam reduce gradually. Serve it hot with raita.
Before you start
- How long does Chicken Biryani (OT) take?
- 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Chicken Biryani (OT) serve?
- 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Chicken Biryani (OT) vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Chicken Biryani (OT) 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 Chicken Biryani (OT)?
- 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 250 grams Basmati Rice, 200 grams Cookd Onion Tomato Curry Base, 1 tbsp Curd, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Biryani (OT)?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Chicken Biryani (OT)?
- About 970 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- D
Deepa RJune 2023
Doesn’t taste like biryani
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