Sri Lankan Chicken Biriyani Recipe

Name: Sri Lankan Chicken Biriyani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice, washed and drained; 1 lb chicken, cut into bite sized pieces; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 large onion, sliced; 3 tablespoons butter; 8 ounces frozen peas; 4 ounces raisins; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1 inch cube fresh ginger, grated; 10 curry leaves; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 2 inches cinnamon sticks; 4 ounces cashew nuts, chopped; 3 green cardamoms, split open; 3 cloves; salt

Servings: persons

2 cups long grain rice, washed and drained
1 lb chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, sliced
3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces frozen peas
4 ounces raisins
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 inch cube fresh ginger, grated
10 curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 inches cinnamon sticks
4 ounces cashew nuts, chopped
3 green cardamoms, split open
3 cloves
salt

1
Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onions till golden brown.
2
melt the butter in the same pan.
3
Add the peas, raisins and fry for 1 minute.
4
Remove the onion peas and raisins, leaving the fat and oil in the pan. Set on one side till later.
5
Turn the heat down and cook the chilli powder, curry powder, curry leaves, garlic and ginger for 4 minutes.
6
Add the meat and black pepper, cook for 10 minutes.
7
Add the tomatoes, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric and salt and cook for 2 minutes.
8
Add 1 1/2 cups of water and cook till the meat is almost cooked.
9
Remove 1/2 cup of the gravy and set aside.
10
Add the rice to the pan with just enough water to cook the rice, stir and cover the pot. Cook on low heat for about 18 mins till rice is cooked.
11
Serve garnished with the the onions, peas and raisins,and nuts, and the gravy on the side. A simple pineapple curry goes well with this dish, even the kids love it.

1094

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups long grain rice, washed and drained, 1 lb chicken, cut into bite sized pieces, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 large onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Sri Lankan Chicken Biriyani 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.

Sri Lankan Chicken Biriyani

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