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 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, 25 grams Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala, 250 grams Basmati Rice, 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 834 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thokku Biryani

Name: Thokku Biryani
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 450 grams Chicken Leg & Thighs; 25 grams Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala; 2 cup Water; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 250 grams Basmati Rice; 1.75 cup Water; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 250 grams Cookd Wedding Bhai Biryani Kit

Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Curries & Gravies

Biryani & Pulao Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides

Total45 min

Prep10 min

Cook35 min

Serves3

Per serving834 cal

Spicemedium

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

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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.

Ingredients

10 items

Cooking for3 servings

Onion, Finely Chopped2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Chicken Leg & Thighs450 grams
Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala25 grams
Water3.75 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Basmati Rice250 grams
Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Cookd Wedding Bhai Biryani Kit250 grams

Contains: milk, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	834kcal	2502kcal
Protein	43g	130g
Carbohydrate	116g	349g
Fat	20g	61g
Fibre	5.5g	17g
Sugar	7.4g	22g

Cookd masalas for chicken leg & thighs

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Method

1
Open the Cookd Wedding Bhai Biryani Kit, soak the rice for 20 mins.
Basmati RiceCookd Wedding Bhai Biryani Kit
2
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.
Water
3
In a pan add oil, add the onions and saute until translucent, add curry leaves and tomatoes, saute for a couple of minutes.
OnionCurry leavesTomatoSunflower Oil
4
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.
Chicken Leg & ThighsCookd Madurai Chukka MasalaWaterCoriander Leaves

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, 25 grams Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala, 250 grams Basmati Rice, 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 834 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes

Rakshan 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