How long does Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani take?

30 minutes from start to finish.

How many people does Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani serve?

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

Is Cookd Hyderabadi 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 Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani?

500 grams Chicken, 1 grams Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit, 1 Cookd Seasoning Oil, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 10 Fried Cashew Nuts, 2 tbsp Fried Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani?

About 567 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

Name: Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 litre Water; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 cup Basmati Rice, Soaked; 1 grams Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit; 500 grams Chicken; 1 cup Water; 2 tbsp Fried Onion; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 1 tbsp Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped; 10 Fried Cashew Nuts; 1 Cookd Seasoning Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee

30 min
medium
Serves 3

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4 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 hyderabadi biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals High protein

Hyderabadi chicken biryani with the Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit, basmati layered over chicken masala for dum. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 minutes, with video.

High protein

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

12 items

3 people

Water2 litre
Salt1 tbsp
Basmati Rice, Soaked1 cup
Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit1 grams
Chicken500 grams
Water1 cup
Fried Onion2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Fried Cashew Nuts10
Cookd Seasoning Oil1
Ghee1 tbsp

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	567kcal	1701kcal
Protein	40g	121g
Carbohydrate	54g	161g
Fat	22g	65g
Fibre	1.2g	3.6g
Sugar	0.7g	2.1g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

1
In another pot, bring 2L water to a boil with 1 tbsp (12g) of salt. Strain the soaked rice and add it to the pot of water, boil for 5-6 mins, until the rice is 75% done.
WaterSaltBasmati Rice
2
In a biryani pot, add the hyderabadi biryani paste and saute for a minute. Add the chicken and mix with the paste for a minute. Add 1 cup (250 ml) of water and cook for 8-10 mins on a medium flame, until the consistency is thick again.
Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani KitChickenWater
3
Strain the cooked rice and add directly on top of the biryani masala and add 1/4 cup of the boiled rice water. Add fried onions, coriander leaves, mint leaves and fried cashews as garnish. Cover tightly and cook on dum for 12-15 mins then allow it to rest for 10-15 mins
Fried OnionCoriander LeavesMint LeavesFried Cashew Nuts
4
Pour over the seasoning oil and fluff the biryani rice and masala gently Drizzle ghee (optional) and serve hot!
Cookd Seasoning OilGhee

Before you start

How long does Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani take?: 30 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Cookd Hyderabadi 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 Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani?: 500 grams Chicken, 1 grams Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit, 1 Cookd Seasoning Oil, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 10 Fried Cashew Nuts, 2 tbsp Fried Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani?: About 567 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.