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Chicken and Rosewater Biryani

An aromatic layered rice dish featuring marinated chicken, fragrant whole spices, saffron, rosewater, and crisp fried onions.

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Estimated Nutrition
Calories
877
kcal / serving
5262 kcal total
Carbs
83.5g
per serving
501 g total
Fat
49.8g
per serving
298.5 g total
Protein
23.7g
per serving
142.2 g total
Cook Time
75
minutes
Serves
6
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
piece
Raita
to serve
Dairy
250
ml
Yogurt
natural
60
ml
Milk
warm, for saffron
GrainsCereals
600
g
Basmati Rice
soaked in cold water for an hour
Meat
500
g
Chicken Thighs
skinless, boneless, cut in half
NutsSeeds
6
piece
Garlic
cloves, finely crushed
1
tsp
Kashmiri Chilli Powder
1
tsp
Coriander
ground
0.5
tsp
Turmeric
ground
10
piece
Cloves
whole
1
piece
Cinnamon Stick
6cm piece
5
piece
Green Cardamom Pods
bruised
2
piece
Indian Bay Leaves
1
tsp
Cumin Seeds
1
tsp
Salt
for gravy
1
tsp
Salt
per litre of cooking water
1
pinch
Saffron
soaked in 60ml warm milk
20
g
Cashew Nuts
dry-roasted
20
g
Pistachios
shelled, dry-roasted
OilsFats
300
ml
Vegetable Oil
for frying
100
g
Ghee
Other
2
tsp
Rosewater
Vegetables
30
g
Ginger
finely grated
3
piece
Green Chillies
finely chopped, with seeds
3
piece
Onion
medium, thinly sliced
2
piece
Tomato
medium, chopped

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