Kongunadu Vellai Chicken Biryani
Also known as Thenga Paal Sadham, White Biryani, Coconut milk rice, Coconut milk pulao · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes
Biryani & PulaoRice dishesOne-pot mealsHigh proteinGluten-free
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Kongu vellai chicken biryani, or white biryani, of seeraga samba rice and coconut milk. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 50 minutes plus resting, step-by-step video.
High protein
Ingredients
24 itemsCoconut Milk1 cup
Water1.5 cup
Lemon Juice30 ml
Seeraga Samba Rice2 cup
Chicken Biryani Cut1000 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)¼ cup
Green Chilli8
Ginger1 inch
Garlic1 head
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Cloves3
Green Cardamom3
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 pieces
Star Anise1
Peanut Oil2 tbsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Bay Leaves2
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Tomato, Thinly Sliced2
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Salt3 tsp
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Contains: milk, groundnut.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1029kcal | 4116kcal |
| Protein | 63g | 252g |
| Carbohydrate | 98g | 392g |
| Fat | 45g | 180g |
| Fibre | 6.6g | 26g |
| Sugar | 5.9g | 24g |
Cookd masalas for chicken biryani cut
Method
- 1
For the paste add all the ingredients into a blender and blend it into a smooth paste.
Small Onion (Shallots)Green ChilliGingerGarlicFennel SeedsCinnamonClovesGreen CardamomKalpasi (Stone Flower)Star AniseWater
- 2
In a deep pan add the peanut oil and ghee, add the whole garam masalas, and once aromatic add the sliced onion and green chillis and saute for 30 seconds. Add the paste and cook until the raw flavour goes away, then add tomatoes, coriander leaves. Saute until the leaves wilt.
Peanut OilGheeBay LeavesCinnamonOnionGreen ChilliTomatoCoriander LeavesSalt
- 3
Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes. Add mint leaves, coconut milk, salt, water, and lemon juice and bring it to a boil.
Coconut MilkWaterLemon JuiceChicken Biryani CutMint Leaves
- 4
Add soaked jeera samba rice and mix gently making sure the chicken doesn’t break. Bring it to a boil and simmer the flame and cook on low heat for 12-14 minutes. Rest the biryani for at least 15 minutes, fluff up the rice and serve.
Seeraga Samba Rice
Before you start
- How long does Kongunadu Vellai Chicken Biryani take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Kongunadu Vellai Chicken Biryani serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Kongunadu Vellai Chicken Biryani vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Kongunadu Vellai 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 Kongunadu Vellai Chicken Biryani?
- 1000 grams Chicken Biryani Cut, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 2 cup Seeraga Samba Rice, ¼ cup Small Onion (Shallots), ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Kongunadu Vellai Chicken Biryani?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Kongunadu Vellai Chicken Biryani?
- About 1029 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- C
A Cookd cookOctober 2024
The Briyani came out really well...super delicious 😋
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