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Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & PulaoRice dishesOne-pot mealsHigh protein

Total30 min
Cook30 min
Serves3
Per serving569 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

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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 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani KitCookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit1 grams
  • Fried Cashew NutsFried Cashew Nuts10
  • Fried OnionFried Onion2 tbsp
  • Cookd Seasoning OilCookd Seasoning Oil1
  • GheeGhee1 tbsp
  • SaltSalt1 tbsp
  • WaterWater2 litre
  • ChickenChicken500 grams
  • Basmati RiceBasmati Rice, Soaked1 cup
  • WaterWater1 cup
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves2 tbsp
  • Mint LeavesMint 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.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy569kcal1707kcal
Protein41g122g
Carbohydrate54g162g
Fat22g65g
Fibre1.4g4.2g
Sugar0.7g2.1g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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    vanisreMay 2025

    was really easy to make and delicious!

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