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Main Course

Nadan Chicken Biriyani

Fragrant basmati layered with spiced chicken, caramelised onions, and whole spices — this Kerala-style biryani is cooked on dum until the rice absorbs every drop of flavour. The crispy bottom layer is the best part.

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

2 tsp Oil
1k g Chicken
1 cup Basmati rice
2 tsp Biriyani masala
2 tsp Coriander powder
2 tsp Chilli powder
2 tsp Salt
4 Cinnamon
4 Cardamom
3 Cloves
4 Bay leaf
1 bunch Pudins
5 Coriander leaves
1 Tomato
3 cup Water
1/4 cup Curd

Preparation

Step 1
Heat the oil in a cooker add bay leaf,cinnamon,cardamom and cloves.cook for a minute.
Step 2
Add onions,crushed green chillies,coriander leaves and pudina to this cook for a minute.
Step 3
Add chilli powder,coriander powder,biriyani masala and turmeric powder,stir for a minute.
Step 4
Add tomato and cook for a minute.set aside.
Step 5
Marinate chicken with turmeric powder,curd and salt for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Add this marinated chicken into presssure cooker after 10 minutes.
Step 7
Add green chilli,turmeric powder,coriander leaves, 3 cup water and salt Let it cook for 5 minutes.
Step 8
Add basamati rice and Let it cook for 3 minutes.
Step 9
Chicken biriyani is ready to serve.

Tip

Bone-in chicken gives a richer, more flavourful gravy than boneless. The marrow flavours the curry as it cooks.

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Main Course

Nadan Chicken Biriyani

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

2 tsp Oil
1k g Chicken
1 cup Basmati rice
2 tsp Biriyani masala
2 tsp Coriander powder
2 tsp Chilli powder
2 tsp Salt
4 Cinnamon
4 Cardamom
3 Cloves
4 Bay leaf
1 bunch Pudins
5 Coriander leaves
1 Tomato
3 cup Water
1/4 cup Curd

Preparation

Step 1
Heat the oil in a cooker add bay leaf,cinnamon,cardamom and cloves.cook for a minute.
Step 2
Add onions,crushed green chillies,coriander leaves and pudina to this cook for a minute.
Step 3
Add chilli powder,coriander powder,biriyani masala and turmeric powder,stir for a minute.
Step 4
Add tomato and cook for a minute.set aside.
Step 5
Marinate chicken with turmeric powder,curd and salt for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Add this marinated chicken into presssure cooker after 10 minutes.
Step 7
Add green chilli,turmeric powder,coriander leaves, 3 cup water and salt Let it cook for 5 minutes.
Step 8
Add basamati rice and Let it cook for 3 minutes.
Step 9
Chicken biriyani is ready to serve.

Tip

Bone-in chicken gives a richer, more flavourful gravy than boneless. The marrow flavours the curry as it cooks.

Cook this in the app

Step-by-step cooking mode, grocery list, and meal planning — free on Mageiro.

Download on the

App Store

Get it on

Google Play

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