How long does Satti Babu Biryani take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Satti Babu Biryani serve?

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

Is Satti Babu 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 Satti Babu Biryani?

1 kg Chicken, 2 cup Basmati Rice, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 1 Star Anise, 4 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Satti Babu Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Satti Babu Biryani?

About 878 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Satti Babu Biryani

Name: Satti Babu Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 2 cup Basmati Rice; 800 ml Water; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 Star Anise; 2 inch Cinnamon; 4 Cloves; 5 Green Cardamom; 1 Mace; 2 Bay Leaves; 6 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 20 Cashew (half); 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ cup Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Curd; 800 ml Water; 2 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 inch Cinnamon; 1 Star Anise; 1 tbsp Kalpasi (Stone Flower); 5 Green Cardamom; 4 Cloves; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 Mace; 1 tbsp Salt; 5 tbsp Oil

60 min
medium
Serves 5

Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min

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7 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 Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

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

Andhra Satti Babu biryani: basmati with spices, curd, mint and cashews, with a masala chicken fry. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 1 hour plus soaking, video.

High protein

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

28 items

5 people

Basmati Rice2 cup
Water1600 ml
Oil7 tbsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Star Anise2
Cinnamon4 inch
Cloves8
Green Cardamom10
Mace2
Bay Leaves2
Green Chilli, Slit9
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Cashew (half)20
Ginger Garlic Paste3 tbsp
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Curd2 tbsp
Salt2 tsp
Lemon Juice2 tbsp
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 tbsp
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Salt1 tbsp
Chicken1 kg
Onion, Slices3
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder2½ tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder½ tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 5 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 5 people
Energy	878kcal	4390kcal
Protein	51g	255g
Carbohydrate	83g	417g
Fat	40g	200g
Fibre	8.4g	42g
Sugar	4.1g	21g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

1
Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes.
Basmati RiceWater
2
To make the rice, add oil and ghee to another pot. Add the whole spices and toast until fragrant, around 30 seconds. Add the green chillis, curry leaves and cashews. Saute for 1 - 2 minutes, or until the cashews start to turn golden brown.
OilGheeStar AniseCinnamonClovesGreen CardamomMaceBay LeavesGreen ChilliCurry leavesCashew (half)
3
Add the ginger garlic paste, mint leaves and coriander leaves. Saute for 1 - 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add curd and fry for 30 seconds. Add water, salt and lemon juice.
Ginger Garlic PasteMint LeavesCoriander Leaves
4
Stir gently for 2 minutes, or until the rice starts to float to the top. Cover tightly and cook for 12 minutes on a low heat. Once done, rest for 15 minutes before opening and fluffing gently.
CurdWaterSaltLemon Juice
5
Blend all the ingredients required for the masala.
CinnamonStar AniseKalpasi (Stone Flower)Green CardamomClovesCoriander SeedsCuminMaceSalt
6
In a pan, add oil. Once hot, add the chicken and fry for 2 - 3 minutes. Add the onions and green chillis and cook for another 4 - 5 minutes, or until the onions start to soften,
OilChickenOnionGreen ChilliTurmeric PowderGinger Garlic PasteRed Chilli Powder
7
Add ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric poweder, and all of the prepared masala blend. Mix to combine well and cook for 7 - 8 minutes. The chicken and onions should release enough water, but add as needed, if the chicken starts to stick to the bottom of the pan Once the chicken is cooked and a thick gravy has formed, add curry leaves and remove from the heat. Serve the chicken on top of the rice, along with lemon, a fried boiled egg and onions.
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Satti Babu Biryani take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Satti Babu Biryani serve?: 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Satti Babu Biryani vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Satti Babu 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 Satti Babu Biryani?: 1 kg Chicken, 2 cup Basmati Rice, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 1 Star Anise, 4 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Satti Babu Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Satti Babu Biryani?: About 878 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.