Thokku Biryani
- 45 min
- medium
- Serves 3
Thokku biryani of Cookd Wedding Bhai Biryani Kit with chicken in Madurai Chukka Masala. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 45 minutes plus soaking, step-by-step video.
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
Cookd Wedding Bhai Biryani Kit- Basmati Rice250 grams
- Water3¾ cup
- Oil1 tbsp
- Onion, Finely Chopped2
- Curry leaves1 sprigs
- Tomato, Finely Chopped1
- Chicken Leg & Thighs450 grams
Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala- Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Contains: milk, wheat, soya.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 3 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 832kcal | 2496kcal |
| Protein | 43g | 130g |
| Carbohydrate | 116g | 349g |
| Fat | 20g | 61g |
| Fibre | 5.3g | 16g |
| Sugar | 7.3g | 22g |
Cookd masalas for chicken leg & thighs
Method
Open the Cookd Wedding Bhai Biryani Kit, soak the rice for 20 mins.
Add the biryani paste from the Cookd Wedding Bhai Biryani Kit in a pressure cooker. Saute the paste for 1 minute. Add Water and bring it to a boil. Add the soaked rice, pressure cook for 2 whistles and let it rest for 10 mins.
In a pan add oil, add the onions and saute until translucent, add curry leaves and tomatoes, saute for a couple of minutes.
Add the chicken pieces and the Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala. Mix well. Add water, mix well. Cover and Cook for 15 minutes. Open and simmer until the gravy thickens.
Before you start
- How long does Thokku Biryani take?
- 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Thokku Biryani serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Thokku Biryani vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Thokku 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 Thokku Biryani?
- 450 grams Chicken Leg & Thighs, 250 grams Cookd Wedding Bhai Biryani Kit, 250 grams Basmati Rice, 25 grams Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala, 2 Onion, 1 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Thokku Biryani?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Thokku Biryani?
- About 832 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
2 notesRakshan FatimaNovember 2023
loveee the recipe! could you post the recipe without the packed ready-made ingredients? since i’m living in abroad, I don’t have access to buy those
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A Cookd cookMay 2023
superb
