Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

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For 6 very generous portions you need 2 Cups rice, Basmati or other 125ml brown lentils Lightly crush the Cardamom pods to release their flavour 1 stick cinnamon, split 2-4 cardamom pods, slightly...

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Cooking tools:

  • Grater
  • Wok
  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Pan
  • Aluminum foil
  • Kitchen scale
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Serving platter
  • Serving bowl
  • Kitchen timer

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups rice, Basmati or other
  • 125ml brown lentils
  • 1 stick cinnamon, split
  • 2-4 cardamom pods, slightly bruised
  • 5ml turmeric
  • 5ml chilli flakes
  • 5ml ground cumin
  • 5ml salt
  • Optional: 3-4 curry leaves
  • 500ml water
  • 250ml plain yoghurt
  • 4 All spice or Pimento
  • 10ml ground cumin
  • 8ml ground coriander
  • 5ml ground turmeric
  • 10ml root ginger, grated 10ml crushed garlic
  • 30ml masala or good quality curry powder
  • Approximately 600g de-boned chicken thigh or drumstick meat
  • 2 medium white onions, sliced
  • Oil for frying
  • The remaining marinade mixed with 250ml crushed tomatoes, here I used the Indian flavoured tomatoes
  • A pinch of saffron threads (optional)
  • 50g butter or ghee (clarified butter)

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