Chicken Biryani With Raita Recipe

Name: Chicken Biryani With Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces; 1/3 cup plain yogurt; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 2 None small red chili peppers, finely chopped; 2 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 None onions, thinly sliced; 1 None cinnamon stick; 4 None cloves; 4 None cardamom pods, crushed open with a knife; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 16 oz basmati rice; None None Cilantro and Mint Yogurt; None None Raita; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1 tbsp mint, chopped; 1 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped; 3 oz frozen peas; 2 oz dried currants; 2 oz dried pears, finely chopped; 3 oz slivered almonds, toasted; 2 tbsp cilantro leaves, to serve

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp white vinegar
2 None small red chili peppers, finely chopped
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 None onions, thinly sliced
1 None cinnamon stick
4 None cloves
4 None cardamom pods, crushed open with a knife
1/4 cup chicken stock
16 oz basmati rice
None None Cilantro and Mint Yogurt
None None Raita
1 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp mint, chopped
1 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped
3 oz frozen peas
2 oz dried currants
2 oz dried pears, finely chopped
3 oz slivered almonds, toasted
2 tbsp cilantro leaves, to serve

1
In a medium bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, vinegar, chili peppers and ground spices. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
2
Heat oil in large saucepan. Saute onion, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom for 8-10 mins, until onion is golden. Add chicken mixture, cover and simmer over medium heat for 10 mins, stirring occasionally. Stir in stock and rice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 mins until rice is just tender.
3
Meanwhile, for the raita, combine yogurt, buttermilk, mint and cilantro in a bowl and season to taste.
4
Mix peas, dried currants and dried pears into rice mixture. Let stand, covered, for 10 mins, then stir in almonds. Serve topped with cilantro leaves and accompany with the raita

1303

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces, 1/3 cup plain yogurt, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 2 None small red chili peppers, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Biryani With Raita falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Biryani With Raita

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