Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani
Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes
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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
Ingredients
12 itemsCookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit1 grams
Fried Cashew Nuts10
Fried Onion2 tbsp
Cookd Seasoning Oil1
Ghee1 tbsp
Salt1 tbsp
Water2 litre
Chicken500 grams
Basmati Rice, Soaked1 cup
Water1 cup
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
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 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 569kcal | 1707kcal |
| Protein | 41g | 122g |
| Carbohydrate | 54g | 162g |
| Fat | 22g | 65g |
| Fibre | 1.4g | 4.2g |
| 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.
SaltWaterBasmati 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 Cashew NutsFried OnionCoriander LeavesMint Leaves
- 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 569 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- V
vanisreMay 2025
was really easy to make and delicious!
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