Cookd Chettinad Chicken Biryani
- 40 min
- medium
- Serves 6
Chettinad chicken biryani with Cookd Chettinad Masala, curd and seeraga samba rice. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 40 minutes plus soaking, step-by-step video.
Ingredients
- Seeraga Samba Rice500 grams
- WaterAs required
- Ghee4 tbsp
- Cinnamon2
- Green Cardamom5
- Cloves3
- Bay Leaves1
- Onion, Slices2
- Curry leaves2 sprigs
- Green Chilli3
- Coriander Leaves¼ cup
- Mint Leaves¼ cup
- Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
- Tomato, Slices2
- Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Cookd Chettinad Masala- Curd½ cup
- Water3 cup
- Salt2 tsp
Contains: milk, wheat.
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 | 559kcal | 3354kcal |
| Protein | 26g | 158g |
| Carbohydrate | 77g | 460g |
| Fat | 17g | 102g |
| Fibre | 4.2g | 25g |
| Sugar | 3.6g | 22g |
Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut
Method
Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes
Heat a deep pot, add oil Add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf and let it crackle Add the onions and start sauteeing it Add curry leaves, green chillies and saute till the onions turns golden brown Add chopped coriander and mint leaves and saute for a few seconds Add the tomatoes and cook till it turns soft
Add the chicken and the cookd chettinad masala and mix for 2 minutes Add curd and give it a good mix. Add water, bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Open the pot, add the soaked and strained rice. Cook till the rice and water are level. Cover the pot with a fitting lid. Keep it on a preheated tawa for 15 minutes on a low flame. Turn off the flame after 15 minutes and let it rest for 10 minutes. Open the pot, add ghee, fluff the biryani and serve it hot.
Before you start
- How long does Cookd Chettinad Chicken Biryani take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Cookd Chettinad Chicken Biryani serve?
- 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Cookd Chettinad Chicken Biryani vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Cookd Chettinad Chicken Biryani spicy?
- It is medium: 2 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 Cookd Chettinad Chicken Biryani?
- 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 25 grams Cookd Chettinad Masala, 500 grams Seeraga Samba Rice, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, ½ cup Curd, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Chettinad Chicken Biryani?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Cookd Chettinad Chicken Biryani?
- About 559 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- Y
yamin ngweSeptember 2024
It look delicious.

