Name: Fragrant indian biryani
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 750 gram (1½ pounds) chicken thigh fillets, chopped coarsely; 2 tablespoon mild curry paste; 2 centimetre (¾-inch) piece fresh ginger (10g), grated; 3 clove garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon each ground cumin and coriander; 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 cup (280g) yoghurt; 1 1/2 cup (300g) basmati rice; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 3/4 cup (430ml) water; 1/3 cup (55g) sultanas; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro); 1/2 cup (70g) slivered almonds, roasted

Ingredients

750 gram (1½ pounds) chicken thigh fillets, chopped coarsely

2 tablespoon mild curry paste

2 centimetre (¾-inch) piece fresh ginger (10g), grated

3 clove garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon each ground cumin and coriander

1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 cup (280g) yoghurt

1 1/2 cup (300g) basmati rice

2 cinnamon sticks

1 3/4 cup (430ml) water

1/3 cup (55g) sultanas

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

1/2 cup (70g) slivered almonds, roasted

Method

1.Combine chicken, paste, ginger, garlic, spices and half the yoghurt in medium bowl; cover, refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.

2.Wash rice with cold water until water runs clear; drain well.

3.Combine chicken mixture, rice, cinnamon and the water in 2.5-litre (10-cup) rice cooker; secure lid. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes or until cooker automatically switches to keep warm; stand 10 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks.

4.Stir in sultanas, coriander and ⅓ cup of the nuts; season to taste. Serve rice topped with remaining yoghurt and nuts.

Recipe not suitable to freeze.
Note

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