Chicken Biriyani l Dhivehi biriyani

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto seeds

Turmeric provides color with health benefits at a lower cost.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and adds creaminess.

Marinate chicken with chicken curry masala for 30 minutes.

Boil marinated chicken for 10 minutes.

Fry indian almonds, raisins, and onion, then keep aside.

Fry boiled chicken and keep aside.

Heat oil and salted butter in a pot.

Add cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves to hot oil.

Fry ginger and garlic paste, then add curry leaves and fennel powder; cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add fried chicken to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add yogurt gradually, then add salt and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Shift chicken masala to a bowl and use the same pot to mix rice with chicken sauce.

Add soaked and half-boiled rice to the pot.

Add chicken masala on top of the rice and spray 30 ml water.

Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.

Check after 15 minutes, then garnish with indian almond, raisins, and fried onion.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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