How long does Easy Singapore Biryani take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Easy Singapore Biryani serve?

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

Is Easy Singapore 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 Easy Singapore Biryani?

4 Chicken Thigh, 200 grams Basmati Rice, 30 grams Raisins, 50 grams Cashew (full), 1 Star Anise, 2 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Easy Singapore Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Easy Singapore Biryani?

About 831 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Easy Singapore Biryani

Name: Easy Singapore Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 200 grams Basmati Rice, Soaked; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 Star Anise; 1 inch Cinnamon; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Tomato, Slices; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 Star Anise; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 Lemongrass; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 Onion, Slices; 1 Tomato, Slices; 30 grams Raisins; 50 grams Cashew (full), Roasted; 1 Onion, Slices; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Saffron; 100 ml Milk; 300 ml Water; For Garnish Coriander Leaves; For Garnisb Mint Leaves

Also known as Singapore Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

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

Total30 min

Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Serves3

Per serving831 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

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Easy Singapore biryani of basmati rice toasted with pandan and lemongrass, cooked with chicken thigh. Quick, mild, serves 3, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

26 items

Cooking for3 servings

Basmati Rice, Soaked200 grams
Salt1.5 tsp
Ghee4 tbsp
Star Anise2
Cinnamon2 inch
Green Cardamom4
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato, Slices2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Sugar½ tsp
Lemongrass1
Onion, Slices2
Raisins30 grams
Cashew (full), Roasted50 grams
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Saffron1 tsp
Milk100 ml
Water300 ml
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish
Mint LeavesFor Garnisb
Onion, FriedFor Garnish
Chicken Thigh4
Pandan Leaves2

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	831kcal	2493kcal
Protein	42g	125g
Carbohydrate	86g	258g
Fat	37g	111g
Fibre	6.9g	21g
Sugar	14g	42g

Cookd masalas for chicken thigh

Method

1
In a pan add ghee, whole garam masalas, onion, pandan leaves, and lemon grass.
GheeStar AniseCinnamonLemongrassGreen CardamomOnionTomatoPandan Leaves
2
Add the basmati rice, raisins, and cashews in the mixture. Saute until the mixture turns aromatic and set it aside.
Basmati RiceSaltRaisinsCashew (full)
3
In the same pan add some more ghee and add the whole garam masalas, onion, curry leaves and tomato. Add salt and cook until the mixture turns mushy, add the powdered spices, saute until the raw flavour disappears.
GheeStar AniseCinnamonGreen CardamomGinger Garlic PasteTomatoCurry leavesOnionCoriander PowderRed Chilli PowderCumin PowderTurmeric Powder
4
Add the chicken and saute for 2 minutes on high heat.
SugarSaltChicken Thigh
5
Add back the rice and pour the water and milk mixture, saffron milk. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 12-14 minutes or until the rice is thoroughly cooked. Add the coriander and mint leaves along with the fried cashews and serve hot.
SaffronMilkWaterCoriander LeavesMint LeavesOnion

Before you start

How long does Easy Singapore Biryani take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Easy Singapore Biryani serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Easy Singapore Biryani vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Easy Singapore 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 Easy Singapore Biryani?: 4 Chicken Thigh, 200 grams Basmati Rice, 30 grams Raisins, 50 grams Cashew (full), 1 Star Anise, 2 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Easy Singapore Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Easy Singapore Biryani?: About 831 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.