Chicken Biryani
"A great one-pot rice dish that can still be served up a few days later, perfect for leftovers."
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 10 ounces basmati rice
- 1 ounce butter
- 1 large onion, finely sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cardamom pods
- 1⁄2 stick cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
- 4 tablespoons medium curry paste
- 2 ounces raisins
- 3 1⁄2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
directions
- Soak the rice in warm water, then wash in cold until the water runs clear. Heat butter in a saucepan and cook the onions with the bay leaf and other whole spices for 10 minutes
- Sprinkle in the turmeric, then add chicken and curry paste and cook until aromatic.
- Stir the rice into the pan with the raisins, then pour over the stock.
- Place a tight-fitting lid on the pan and bring to a hard boil, then lower the heat to a minimum and cook the rice for another 5 minutes
- Turn off the heat and leave for 10 minutes
- Stir well, mixing through half the cilantro. To serve, scatter over the rest of the cilantro and the almonds.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
