Indian Chicken Biryani

May 31, 2016

Chicken Biryani is one of the most famous Indian dishes. The unique mix of spices, rice, meat and veggies will blow your mind!

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut in half
1 cup plain yogurt
6 cloves garlic, crushed
2-2/12 inch ginger, finely grated
3 green chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon turmeric
1¼ cup vegetable oil
3 onions, thinly sliced
10 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
5 green cardamom pods, bashed with a rolling pin
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups basmati rice, soaked in cold water for about 1 hour
1 teaspoon salt per litre/quart of cooking water
½ cup ghee, melted
Pinch of saffron soaked in 4 tablespoons warm milk for 10 minutes (optional)
¼ cup cashew nuts, toasted

Combine all the marinade ingredients, add the chicken pieces, coat, and set aside to marinate for about 1 hour. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet until hot and add onions. Fry for 10-15 minutes, until...
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Nutritions

Calories
1741

Sodium
1810mg
75% DV

Fat
112g
172% DV

Protein
42g
85% DV

Carbs
124g
42% DV

Fiber
13g
54% DV