How long does Cookd Malabar Chicken Biryani take?

30 minutes from start to finish.

How many people does Cookd Malabar Chicken Biryani serve?

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

Is Cookd Malabar Chicken Biryani spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Malabar Chicken Biryani?

500 grams Chicken, 250 grams Cookd Malabar Biryani Kit, 1 Cookd Seasoning Oil, 1 cup Seeraga Samba Rice, 10 Cashew (half), 10 Raisins, and a few more listed on this page.

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

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cookd Malabar Chicken Biryani?

About 820 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cookd Malabar Chicken Biryani

Name: Cookd Malabar Chicken Biryani
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 Cookd Seasoning Oil; 500 grams Chicken; 2 tbsp Fried Onion; 10 Cashew (half), Fried; 1 tbsp Salt; 2 litre Water; 1 cup Seeraga Samba Rice, Soaked; 250 grams Cookd Malabar Biryani Kit; 1 cup Water; 10 Raisins, Fried; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ghee

Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals Gluten-free

Total30 min

Cook30 min

Serves3

Per serving820 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

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Malabar chicken biryani with the Cookd Malabar Biryani Kit, kaima rice layered over chicken masala for dum. Mild, serves 3, about 30 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

13 items

Cooking for3 servings

Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Cookd Seasoning Oil1
Chicken500 grams
Fried Onion2 tbsp
Cashew (half), Fried10
Salt1 tbsp
Water2 litre
Seeraga Samba Rice, Soaked1 cup
Cookd Malabar Biryani Kit250 grams
Water1 cup
Raisins, Fried10
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Ghee1 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

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	820kcal	2460kcal
Protein	44g	133g
Carbohydrate	99g	297g
Fat	28g	83g
Fibre	2.7g	8.1g
Sugar	1.8g	5.4g

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
SaltWaterSeeraga Samba Rice
2
Wash and soak 250g of kaima rice for 20-30 mins. In a biryani pot, add the malabar 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.
ChickenCookd Malabar Biryani KitWater
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, fried cashews and fried raisins as garnish. Cover tightly and cook on dum for 12-15 mins then allow it to rest for 10-15 mins.
Mint LeavesFried OnionCashew (half)RaisinsCoriander 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 Malabar Chicken Biryani take?: 30 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Cookd Malabar Chicken Biryani serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Malabar Chicken Biryani vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Cookd Malabar Chicken Biryani spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Malabar Chicken Biryani?: 500 grams Chicken, 250 grams Cookd Malabar Biryani Kit, 1 Cookd Seasoning Oil, 1 cup Seeraga Samba Rice, 10 Cashew (half), 10 Raisins, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Malabar Chicken Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cookd Malabar Chicken Biryani?: About 820 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

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A Cookd cookMarch 2026
This came out really well. Have been following Cookd recipes for many years, and have previously used many chicken masalas as well, but first time bought a Biriyani kit. Made my Malayalee heart very happy! :)