CHICKEN BIRYANI
This is a delicious Pakistani/Indian rice dish which is often reserved for very special occasions such as weddings, parties, or holidays such as Ramadan. It has a lengthy preparation, but the work is definitely worth it. For biryani, always use long grain rice. Basmati rice with its thin, fine grains is the ideal variety to use. Ghee is butter that has been slowly melted so that the milk solids and golden liquid have been separated and can be used in place of vegetable oil to yield a more authentic taste.
Provided by Nazia
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- In a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the potatoes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is soft and golden. Add chili, pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. Fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. It may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan.
- When the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. Cover and cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. There should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking. If necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to reduce the gravy.
- Wash rice well and drain in colander for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil (or ghee) and fry the onions until they are golden. Add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice. Stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
- In a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and salt. When the mixture is hot pour it over the rice and stir well. Add the chicken mixture and the potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. Bring to boil. Cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid or stir while cooking. Spoon biryani onto a warm serving dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 832.4 calories, Carbohydrate 78.9 g, Cholesterol 133.8 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 47.8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1522 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
INSTANT POT INDIAN SHRIMP BIRYANI
The multi-cooker makes this dish an easy clean-up -- the shrimp and spices are first sauteed in the pot, then the rice is cooked using the pressure-cook function. The result is a super-quick, flavor-packed dinner that's perfect for a weeknight.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix the yogurt with the mint and cilantro in a small bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Toss the shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon of the curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Turn a 6-quart Instant Pot® to the saute setting (see Cook's Note) and add 4 tablespoons of the butter. When melted, add half of the shrimp and cook, tossing once or twice, until the shrimp are just turning orange and starting to brown but are not completely cooked, 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining shrimp. Set aside.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the ginger, turmeric, paprika, garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder and cook until the garlic and ginger are softened and the spices are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper and stir to combine.
- Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 3 minutes.
- After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being care of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Add the shrimp to the pot and stir to combine with the rice. Turn the pot to the normal saute setting and put on the lid. Let the shrimp cook until completely opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve in bowls with a dollop of herbed yogurt.
CHICKEN OR SHRIMP BIRYANI
Make and share this Chicken or Shrimp Biryani recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Rinse rice and place in medium bowl; add enough cold water to cover rice and let stand 10 minute.
- While rice is soaking, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; add cumin seed; cook and stir 30 sec.
- Stir in onions, garlic and ginger; cook 5 minute or until crisp-tender, stirring constantly.
- If using chicken add now; cook and stir 2 minute (If using shrimp, add at the same time as you add the rice).
- Drain rice and add to chicken mixture with remaining ingredients; mix well; cover; bring to boil.
- Simmer on medium-low heat 25 minutes, add peas and cook another 5 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (some rice cooks more quickly to be sure you don't overcook).
- Remove from heat; let stand 5 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.2, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 353.2, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.3, Protein 20.3
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