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Chicken Tikka Biriyani

A mash up of two favorite Indian dishes
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, main dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chicken tikka biriyani
Servings: 4
Calories: 403kcal

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 2 chicken thighs cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp Kashmiri chili powder or cayenne pepper
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp ginger peeled and minced
  • salt and pepper

For the masala sauce

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion peeled and sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3 tbsp ginger peeled and minced
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • salt and pepper

For the biriyani

  • 3 cups par-cooked basmati rice
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1/4 cup fried onions
  • 1 bunch cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 pinch saffron bloomed in 2 tbsp hot water

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients for the chicken together and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat a ridged griddle pan over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and grill for about 3 minutes each side until slightly charred on the outside and cooked through.
  • In the meantime, make the masala sauce. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and fry for about 6 minutes until softened and colored.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, chili powder and garam masala. Cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Add the tomatoes and yogurt. Cook for about 10 minutes until the tomatoes have collapsed and the oil has slightly separated from the sauce. Season to taste, then stir in the chicken.
  • To assemble the biriyani for cooking, melt the butter in the base of a heavy pan, with 2 tbsp water.
  • Layer the rice with the chicken tikka in masala, scattering over the fried onions and chopped cilantro as you go. Finish with a layer of rice, then pour over the saffron and water.
  • Cover the pan tightly and cook over high heat for 2 minutes, then turn right down low and cook for 10 minutes more. Turn off the heat and leave to rest for 10 minutes before uncovering and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 53.9g | Protein: 22.4g | Fat: 9.5g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 100.2mg | Sugar: 6.7g