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?

4. 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 621 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: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 Star Anise; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 Onion, Slices; 1 Tomato, Slices; 2 Pandan Leaves; 1 Lemongrass; 200 grams Basmati Rice, Soaked; 30 grams Raisins; 50 grams Cashew (full), Roasted; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 Star Anise; 1 inch Cinnamon; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Onion, Slices; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 Tomato, Slices; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Sugar; 4 Chicken Thigh; 300 ml Water; 100 ml Milk; 1 tsp Saffron

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

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

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.

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

26 items

4 people

Ghee4 tbsp
Star Anise2
Green Cardamom4
Cinnamon2 inch
Onion, Slices2
Tomato, Slices2
Pandan Leaves2
Lemongrass1
Basmati Rice, Soaked200 grams
Raisins30 grams
Cashew (full), Roasted50 grams
Salt1½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Sugar½ tsp
Chicken Thigh4
Water300 ml
Milk100 ml
Saffron1 tsp
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish
Mint LeavesFor Garnisb
Onion, FriedFor Garnish

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	621kcal	2484kcal
Protein	31g	124g
Carbohydrate	64g	256g
Fat	28g	111g
Fibre	5.1g	20g
Sugar	11g	42g

Cookd masalas for chicken thigh

Method

1
In a pan add ghee, whole garam masalas, onion, pandan leaves, and lemon grass.
GheeStar AniseGreen CardamomCinnamonOnionTomatoPandan LeavesLemongrass
2
Add the basmati rice, raisins, and cashews in the mixture. Saute until the mixture turns aromatic and set it aside.
Basmati RiceRaisinsCashew (full)Salt
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 PasteOnionCurry leavesTomatoCoriander PowderRed Chilli PowderCumin PowderTurmeric Powder
4
Add the chicken and saute for 2 minutes on high heat.
SaltSugarChicken 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.
WaterMilkSaffronCoriander 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?: 4. 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 621 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.