Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani is for those who love soft chicken meat, chicken lovers specially kids do love this recipe, very famous in the northern parts of Indian sub-continent. one can find this recipe all over the northern region on thelas(street vendors) to the 5 star hotels and motels.

Ingredients:

• 8-10 oz basmati rice, rinsed


• 2 tbsp olive oil


• 2 onions, chopped


• 2 garlic cloves, chopped


• 1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger


• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts


• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper


• ½ tsp ground cumin


• For garnishing:


• 1 tbsp fried onions


• 2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds


• 1 tsp ground coriandera pinch of nutmeg


• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon


• ¼ tsp turmeric


• 6 fl oz natural yogurt


• 1 tsp sugar


• 3 tbsp raisins or sultanas


• salt and black pepper
  
  
  
  
  

Method:

• Boil the rice in 3 pts water with a little salt for 8 minutes, stirring once and keeping the water at a rolling boil.


• Drain and reserve.


• Meanwhile, thinly slice the chicken breast.
  


• In a large saucepan or casserole with a tight fitting lid heat the oil and fry the onion, ginger and garlic for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.


• Add the chicken, raise the heat and stir fry for 3 minutes.


• Add all the ground spices and stir again for a few seconds.


• Add the yogurt and stir for one minute, then add the sugar and raisins or sultanas and stir again.


• Check seasoning.


• Put the rice on top then cover the saucepan with foil or a damp tea towel and put the lid on tightly.


• Reduce the heat to low and cook undisturbed for 10 minutes.


• Remove from heat and rest, still covered, for 5 minutes.


• Uncover, sprinkle with the garnishes and serve.