Weight Loss Biryani
Also known as Chicken Biryani, Low Oil Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes
Biryani & PulaoRice dishesOne-pot mealsHigh proteinGluten-free
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Weight loss biryani, a one-pot chicken biryani of basmati rice in a ghee, tomato and curd masala. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 40 minutes plus soaking, video.
High protein
Ingredients
17 itemsCinnamon1 inch
Bay Leaves2
Onion, Slices2
Salt3/4 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste3 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1/4 cup
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped1/4 cup
Green Chilli, Slit3
Tomato, Slices2
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Green Cardamom3
Cloves3
Curd, Whisked100 grams
Chicken Biryani Cut500 grams
Basmati Rice, Soaked1.5 cup
Water1.5 cup
Contains: milk.
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 | 719kcal | 2157kcal |
| Protein | 46g | 138g |
| Carbohydrate | 98g | 293g |
| Fat | 17g | 52g |
| Fibre | 6.6g | 20g |
| Sugar | 6.8g | 20g |
Cookd masalas for chicken biryani cut
Method
- 1
In a deep pan, pour ghee and all the whole garam masalas, once they turn aromatic, add the sliced onions. Saute on a moderately high flame until the onion turns golden brown (around 6 minutes). Add ginger garlic paste, mint and coriander leaves and saute for 2 minutes or until the raw flavour disappears.
CinnamonBay LeavesOnionSaltGinger Garlic PasteCoriander LeavesMint LeavesGreen ChilliGheeGreen CardamomCloves
- 2
Add the sliced tomato, salt and all the powdered spices. Cook the mixture until the tomato turns mushy (around 4 minutes). Add the whisked curd, and thoroughly mix, add the chicken and saute on a moderate-high flame for 3 minutes.
TomatoKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCurdChicken Biryani Cut
- 3
Pour water and bring to a boil, add the soaked basmati rice and bring it back to a boil. Cover and cook on a simmer for 12 minutes. Let the biryani rest for 10 more minutes and break the dum. Serve hot with raita.
Basmati RiceWater
Before you start
- How long does Weight Loss Biryani take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Weight Loss Biryani serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Weight Loss Biryani vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Weight Loss 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 Weight Loss Biryani?
- 500 grams Chicken Biryani Cut, 1.5 cup Basmati Rice, 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves, 1/4 cup Mint Leaves, 100 grams Curd, 2 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Weight Loss Biryani?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Weight Loss Biryani?
- About 719 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- M
MahalakshmiJune 2024
was too salty
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