Cookd Chettinad Chicken, Dindigul BiryaniCook

Cookd Chettinad Chicken, Dindigul Biryani

Also known as Chettinad Chicken, Dindigul Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & PulaoRice dishesCurries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamOne-pot meals

Total40 min
Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Serves3
Per serving848 cal
Spicemedium

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Cookd Chettinad Chicken, Dindigul Biryani

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5 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Dindigul biryani with Cookd Dindigul Biryani Kit rice with Chettinad chicken thokku in Cookd masala. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 40 minutes, video.

Ingredients

11 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • Cookd Dindigul Biryani KitCookd Dindigul Biryani Kit250 grams
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil1 tbsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves1 sprigs
  • OnionOnion, Chopped1
  • WaterWater1 cup
  • WaterWater375 ml
  • Chicken Curry CutChicken Curry Cut500 grams
  • Seeraga Samba RiceSeeraga Samba Rice250 grams
  • Cookd Chettinad MasalaCookd Chettinad Masala25 grams
  • Cookd Seasoning OilCookd Seasoning Oil5 grams
  • WaterWaterFor Soaking

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy848kcal2544kcal
Protein46g137g
Carbohydrate108g323g
Fat25g76g
Fibre4.4g13g
Sugar4.3g13g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

  1. 1

    Wash and soak the rice for at least 20 minutes

    Seeraga Samba RiceWater

  2. 2

    To make the chettinad thokku, heat a pan on medium flame. Once hot, add oil along with curry leaves. Once they splatter, add the onions and saute for 5-6 minutes or until softened and lightly browned. Add in the chicken and saute for 2 minutes.

    Sunflower OilCurry leavesOnionChicken Curry Cut

  3. 3

    Add in the Cookd Chettinad Masala and mix to coat the protein. Add the water to the pan and bring it to a simmer on a medium heat. Cook it covered for 10-12 minutes. Let the gravy reduce on a high heat, while mixing continuously, to make a thick gravy.

    WaterCookd Chettinad Masala

  4. 4

    In a preheated pressure cooker, add your biryani paste and saute it for 2 minutes on a medium heat. Then add in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Add in your soaked rice and give it a mix.

    Cookd Dindigul Biryani KitWater

  5. 5

    Close the cooker and cook on a medium heat for 2 whistles. Once cooked, allow the pressure to release naturally, this also allows the biryani to rest. Add the seasoning oil to the biryani and fluff. Serve the biryani topped with the thokku. Enjoy hot!

    Cookd Seasoning Oil

Before you start

How long does Cookd Chettinad Chicken, Dindigul 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, Dindigul Biryani serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Chettinad Chicken, Dindigul Biryani vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Cookd Chettinad Chicken, Dindigul 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, Dindigul Biryani?
500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 250 grams Cookd Dindigul Biryani Kit, 25 grams Cookd Chettinad Masala, 5 grams Cookd Seasoning Oil, 250 grams Seeraga Samba Rice, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Chettinad Chicken, Dindigul Biryani?
Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Cookd Chettinad Chicken, Dindigul Biryani?
About 848 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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