Sofiyani Biryani
Also known as Malai Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes
Biryani & PulaoRice dishesOne-pot mealsHigh proteinGluten-free
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Sofiyani biryani, or malai biryani: basmati layered over chicken cooked with nut paste, khova and curd. Mild, serves 6, 50 minutes, step-by-step video.
High protein
Ingredients
26 itemsBasmati Rice1.50 cup
WaterAs Needed
Cashew (full)10
Almonds10
Cinnamon2 inch
Green Cardamom8
Cloves10
Salt2 tsp
Lemon Juice2 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Milk¼ cup
Ghee2 tbsp
Chicken1 kg
Khova¼ cup
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Green Chilli, Slit3
Curd1 cup
Garam Masala Powder0.50 tsp
Rose Water1 tbsp
Kewra Water1 tbsp
Fresh Cream2 tbsp
Saffron5 strands
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 599kcal | 3594kcal |
| Protein | 44g | 265g |
| Carbohydrate | 54g | 326g |
| Fat | 24g | 145g |
| Fibre | 4.2g | 25g |
| Sugar | 6.8g | 41g |
Cookd masalas for basmati rice
Method
- 1
Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 mins.
Basmati RiceWater
- 2
Blend the soaked nuts with water to make a smooth paste.
Cashew (full)AlmondsWater
- 3
Bring water to a boil in a pot, add salt and whole spices. Add some ginger garlic paste and a squeeze of lemon.
WaterCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesSaltLemon JuiceGinger Garlic Paste
- 4
Add the rice and cook until 75% done, add milk with the rice. Strain the rice and set it aside.
Milk
- 5
For the chicken, in a pot take the ghee, chicken, ginger garlic paste, nut paste, khoya, onions, cured, green chillies, lemon, salt, spices. Mix it well.
GheeChickenGinger Garlic PasteSaltKhovaOnionGreen ChilliCurdCinnamonGreen CardamomCloves
- 6
Turn on the stove and bring the mixture to a boil and then allow it to simmer for 10 mins, covered.
- 7
Open the pot, add garam masala and add the cooked rice on top.
Garam Masala Powder
- 8
Add the rose water, kewra water, fresh cream and saffron strands.
Rose WaterKewra WaterFresh CreamSaffron
- 9
Cover and simmer for 20-22 mins on a low flame.
Before you start
- How long does Sofiyani Biryani take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Sofiyani Biryani serve?
- 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Sofiyani Biryani vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Sofiyani 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 Sofiyani Biryani?
- 1 kg Chicken, 1.50 cup Basmati Rice, 1 cup Curd, ¼ cup Milk, ¼ cup Khova, 10 Cashew (full), and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Sofiyani Biryani?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Sofiyani Biryani?
- About 599 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 cookJanuary 2025
can you make mutton sofiyani biriyani?
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