Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani (Pressure Cooker)
- 20 min
- medium
- Serves 3
Hyderabadi chicken biryani in a pressure cooker with basmati, chicken and Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 20 min plus soaking, video.
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- Basmati Rice1 cup
- Wateras needed
- Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit220 grams
- Chicken500 grams
- Water1½ cup
- Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil1 pack
- Cashew (half), Fried10
- Onion, Fried2 tbsp
- Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
- Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped2 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 | 707kcal | 2121kcal |
| Protein | 43g | 130g |
| Carbohydrate | 85g | 256g |
| Fat | 21g | 64g |
| Fibre | 2.2g | 6.6g |
| Sugar | 2.3g | 6.9g |
Cookd masalas for chicken
Method
Wash and soak 250g of basmati rice for 20 mins.
In a pressure cooker, add the Hyderabadi biryani paste and saute it on a low flame for a minute. Add the chicken and mix with the paste for a minute. Add 375 ml water and bring it to a boil.
Add the soaked rice and add it to the cooker. Cover the pressure cooker and cook it on medium flame for 2 whistles and turn off the flame. Let the steam reduce gradually and allow it to rest for 10-15 mins.
Open the cooker, pour over the seasoning oil and the required garnishes. Fluff the biryani rice gently. Drizzle ghee (optional) and serve hot!
Before you start
- How long does Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani (Pressure Cooker) take?
- 20 minutes from start to finish.
- How many people does Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani (Pressure Cooker) serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani (Pressure Cooker) vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani (Pressure Cooker) 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 (Pressure Cooker)?
- 500 grams Chicken, 220 grams Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 1 pack Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil, 10 Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani (Pressure Cooker)?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Cookd Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani (Pressure Cooker)?
- About 707 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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