Authentic South Indian Biryani

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Authentic South Indian Biryani). The deep flavors and piquant aromas of southern Indian cooking come to life in this recipe. Chicken simmers in a yogurt and tomato sauce rich with herbs and spices. This recipe calls for chicken, but you can use whatever meat you prefer. It can be a vegetarian dish, too. Just add vegetables instead of meat.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Authentic South Indian Biryani

Ingredients

2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pod cardamom

1 clove

1 cinnamon stick

4 medium onions

chopped

3 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic

¼ teaspoon chopped fresh ginger

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

cut into cubes

chili powder to taste

1 ½ medium tomatoes

chopped

16 ounces plain yogurt

3 tablespoons water

lemon juice

to taste

3 cups white rice

1 teaspoon butter

salt to taste

1 bunch fresh mint

chopped

1 bunch chopped cilantro

Whole Wheat Chapati

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat oil in a large oven-proof pot over medium heat. Add cardamom clove and cinnamon stick. Stir in chopped onions and fry until golden brown. Stir in garlic and ginger. Stir in chicken pieces and fry about 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cook several minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook about 5 minutes. Mix yogurt with 3 tablespoons water and lemon juice; stir into sauce.

Step 3

Cover pot and bake in a preheated oven until the sauce is somewhat thickened and concentrated about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile cook rice in enough salted water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until it is half cooked about 7 minutes. Drain rice and stir into chicken and sauce. Stir in butter season to taste with salt cover pot and bake 1 hour. Stir in mint and cilantro immediately before serving.

Nutritional Information

Authentic South Indian Biryani

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 859.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 44.9g 90%

Carbohydrates: 135.4g 44%

Dietary Fiber: 5.4g 21%

Sugars: 14.2g

Fat: 14.1g 22%

Saturated Fat: 3.8g 19%

Cholesterol: 75.3mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 1705.5IU 34%

Niacin Equivalents: 27.3mg 210%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 74%

Vitamin C: 32.4mg 54%

Folate: 391.1mcg 98%

Calcium: 347.1mg 35%

Iron: 8.3mg 46%

Magnesium: 108mg 39%

Potassium: 1117.1mg 31%

Sodium: 184.5mg 7%

Thiamin: 1mg 102%

Calories From Fat: 126.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.