Ingredients
- 300 grams Chicken
- 3 cups soaked for 20 minutes Basmati/Seeraga Samba rice
- 4-5 tbsp peanut oil
- 2 medium-sized finely chopped onions
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 3 Split green chilies
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 2 tbsp Curd/yoghurt
- 1-2 tbsp coriander powder
- salt to taste
For the masala:
- 150 grams Peeled shallots
- 2 chopped green chilies
- 6 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 green cardamoms
- 1 Star Anise
- 1 bay leaf
South Indian chicken biriyani is very simple and takes only about an hour to cook and goes perfectly well with condiments like brinjal pachadi.
Health Benefits:
Since this biriyani is light on oil, it is a perfectly healthy rice dish that can be consumed as a main meal. Spices like fennel, cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise have loads of antioxidants, and packed with anti-bacteria compounds. The chicken adds proteins, vitamins and minerals to your body. Contrary to what many people think, this biriyani doesn’t add weight to your body.
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How to make South Indian Chicken BiryaniHow to make chicken masala and the rice:
How to make the dum:
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