Chicken Biryani Recipe

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Chicken Biryani
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Directions:

  1. Wash the rice in several changes of water, place rice in a large bowl, cover with water and soak for 30 minutes.
  2. While the rice is soaking, heat the oil in a large pot and fry the onions for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, chilli and ginger, fry for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken and fry for 5 minutes Stirring every minute.
  5. Add the curry paste , salt, and garam masala to the chicken and cook for 5 minutes Gently stir in the tomato wedges and cook 3 minutes.
  6. Remove from the heat and set aside till later.
  7. Preheat oven to 190degrees Celsius
  8. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Grain the rice and add it to the pot of water with the turmeric. Cook for 10 mins, or, till rice is almost tender.
  9. Drain the rice and toss in the bay leaves, cardamoms, cloves and saffron.
  10. In a shallow oven proof dish layer the rice and meat, finishing with a layer of rice on the top. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  11. Serve with vegetable curry and chutney.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 659.52 Kcal (2761 kJ)
Calories from fat 317.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.24g 54%
Cholesterol 69.73mg 23%
Sodium 1115.08mg 46%
Potassium 532.91mg 11%
Total Carbs 59.17g 20%
Sugars 2.42g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.65g 15%
Protein 28.55g 57%
Vitamin C 34.9mg 58%
Iron 30.3mg 168%
Calcium 50.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 204.01 Kcal (854 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.9g 54%
Cholesterol 21.57mg 23%
Sodium 344.93mg 46%
Potassium 164.85mg 11%
Total Carbs 18.3g 20%
Sugars 0.75g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 15%
Protein 8.83g 57%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 58%
Iron 9.4mg 168%
Calcium 15.5mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.4
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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