Poochi's Chicken Biryani (2 syns)
This is a gorgeous mouth watering more'ish recipes from a close friend of mind. Thanks Pooch (Kulvinder Mankoo). xxx
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 cube garlic
- 1 cube ginger
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp tandoori masala
- 0.5 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 green medium chilli seeds removed - leave in if want it hot
- 1 kg chicken thighs - off the bone, chopped to large bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion - sliced not diced fried until edges brown
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups water (i.e. 2:1 ratio with the rice.
- 0.5 - 1 tsp salt for the rice.
Method
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In the 2 tablespoons of oil, fry off the following on medium-low heat.
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1.5 tbsp cumin + 1 tbsp garam masala + 1 cube garlic + 1 cube ginger
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cook for around 3 mins
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Then add 1 tbsp tandoori masala + 0.5 tbsp paprika + 1tsp salt + 4 medium green chillis
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Fry for 2-3 mins more - taste...
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Add the 1kg of chopped chicken. Cook for 10-15 mins. Lid on, stir frequently.
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In a separate pan, fry off 1 medium onion sliced. Fry off until edges are dark brown.
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Add onion to the main chicken pan.
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Add 2 cups of rice.
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Add water - 1.5:1 ratio with the rice (i.e. 3 cups water).
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Add another 1 tsp salt to the mixture.
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Cover and cook for about 15-20 mins.
Recipe Notes
Please note: Frozen cubes of garlic or ginger can be found in international supermarkets and in some major English supermarket stores. One rectangular cube measures 3.5cm x 3.5cm x 1.5cm.