Name: Chettinad Chicken Biryani
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 750 g Chicken; 3/4 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric; 1.5 cups Basmati Rice; 1/4 cup Coconut; 2 Kashmiri Red chillies; 3/4 tsp Poppy seeds; 3/4 tsp Saunf (Fennel seeds); 1/2 cup Mint; 6 to 8 Garlic cloves; 2 inch Ginger; 1/8 cup Water; 1.5 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 inch Cinnamon stick; 1 Star anise; 2 to 3 Cloves; 2 to 3 Cardamom; 2 to 3 Bay leaf; 3 to 4, slit Green chillies; 3 medium, sliced Onions; 1/4 tsp (optional) Turmeric; 2 tsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 2 tsp Garam masala powder; 3/4 tsp Salt; 3 medium, chopped Tomatoes; 1/2 cup, finely chopped Cilantro; 2.5 cups Water

Ready in

80 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

50 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~600 kcal

Recipe Summary

This recipe guides you through making a flavorful Chettinad Chicken Biryani, a South Indian delicacy known for its aromatic spices and rich taste. It involves marinating chicken, preparing a fresh spice paste with coconut and mint, and cooking it with basmati rice to perfection. Enjoy this hearty and fragrant biryani for a satisfying meal.

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All Ingredients - For Marination

Chicken 750 g
Salt 3/4 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Turmeric 1/2 tsp

All Ingredients - For Rice

Basmati Rice 1.5 cups

All Ingredients - For Ground Paste

Coconut 1/4 cup
Kashmiri Red chillies 2
Poppy seeds 3/4 tsp
Saunf (Fennel seeds) 3/4 tsp
Mint 1/2 cup
Garlic cloves 6 to 8
Ginger 2 inch
Water 1/8 cup

All Ingredients - For Biryani Masala

Oil 1.5 tbsp
Ghee 1 tbsp
Cinnamon stick 1 inch
Star anise 1
Cloves 2 to 3
Cardamom 2 to 3
Bay leaf 2 to 3
Green chillies 3 to 4, slit
Onions 3 medium, sliced
Turmeric 1/4 tsp (optional)
Coriander powder 2 tsp
Cumin powder 1 tsp
Garam masala powder 2 tsp
Salt 3/4 tsp
Tomatoes 3 medium, chopped
Cilantro 1/2 cup, finely chopped
Water 2.5 cups
Coconut milk (thin) 0.5 cup
Lime/Lemon juice from 1 fruit

Tools You'll Need

Pan
Blender
Bowl

⚠ Contains Allergens

ChickenCoconut

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine 750g chicken with 3/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp red chilli powder, and 1/2 tsp turmeric. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Marinate for .

Step 2: Prepare the Rice

Take 1.5 cups of basmati rice. Wash it thoroughly and drain the water. Then, soak the rice in fresh water for .

Step 3: Sauté Whole Spices

Heat 1.5 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add 1 inch cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, 2-3 cloves, 2-3 cardamom pods, and 2-3 bay leaves. Sauté for until fragrant.

Step 4: Sauté Green Chillies and Onions

Add 3-4 slit green chillies to the pan and sauté for . Then, add 3 medium sliced onions and sauté for until they turn golden brown.

Step 5: Prepare Ground Paste

While the onions are sautéing, prepare the ground paste. In a blender, combine 1/4 cup coconut, 2 Kashmiri red chillies, 3/4 tsp poppy seeds, 3/4 tsp saunf (fennel seeds), 1/2 cup mint, 6-8 garlic cloves, 2 inches of ginger, and 1/8 cup water. Grind to a smooth paste.

Step 6: Add Dry Spices and Ground Paste

Once the onions are golden brown, add 1/4 tsp turmeric (optional), 2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, and 2 tsp garam masala powder, along with 3/4 tsp salt. Mix well. Then, add the prepared ground paste and mix thoroughly.

Step 7: Cook Tomatoes and Chicken

Add 3 medium chopped tomatoes to the pan and mix well. Cover the pan and cook for until the tomatoes soften. Give it a good mix. Then, add the marinated chicken and 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro. Mix well and cook for .

Step 8: Add Rice and Liquid

Add the soaked and drained basmati rice to the pan. In a separate bowl, mix 2.5 cups of water with 0.5 cup of thin coconut milk. Pour this mixture (total 3 cups) into the pan with the rice and chicken. Mix everything gently. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime/lemon into the mixture.

Step 9: Cook the Biryani

Cover the pan tightly and cook for on low heat, or until the rice is perfectly cooked and all the liquid has been absorbed.

Step 10: Serve and Enjoy

Once cooked, your Chettinad Chicken Biryani is ready to be served. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and enjoy!

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