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?

4. 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, 20 Cashew (half), 6 Green Chilli, 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 1098 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: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 20 Cashew (half); 6 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 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 Sunflower Oil; 1 kg Chicken; 3 Onion, Slices; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2.5 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 cup Basmati Rice

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

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

Total60 min

Prep15 min

Cook45 min

Serves4

Per serving1098 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

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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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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

Ingredients

28 items

Cooking for4 servings

Cashew (half)20
Green Chilli, Slit9
Bay Leaves2
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Ginger Garlic Paste3 tbsp
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Curd2 tbsp
Water1600 ml
Salt2 tsp
Lemon Juice2 tbsp
Cinnamon4 inch
Star Anise2
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 tbsp
Green Cardamom10
Cloves8
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Mace2
Salt1 tbsp
Sunflower Oil7 tbsp
Chicken1 kg
Onion, Slices3
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder2.5 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder½ tbsp
Basmati Rice2 cup
Ghee1 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

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	1098kcal	4392kcal
Protein	64g	255g
Carbohydrate	104g	416g
Fat	50g	200g
Fibre	11g	42g
Sugar	5.1g	20g

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.
Cashew (half)Green ChilliBay LeavesCurry leavesSunflower OilGheeStar AniseCinnamonClovesGreen CardamomMace
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,
Sunflower 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?: 4. 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, 20 Cashew (half), 6 Green Chilli, 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 1098 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.