Description
Ever since I tried the “My Dhaba” (Punjabi style restaurant, Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai) biryani, my craving started more for Sindhi style foods. Usually their style biryani is kind of strong flavoured, pale greenish.. due to herbs and spices and moreover inclusion of sour yogurt makes them slightly pungent. Here is my attempt in matching one of their mint chicken style biryani.
Biryani / Mint Biryani Briyani / Pulao / Pulav / Sindhi Biryani / Punjabi recipes / Mint Chicken Biryani / North Indian Biryani
| Ingredients-1 | |
|---|---|
| 25 nos | Mint leaves |
| 3 stks | Coriander leaves |
| 4 nos | Green chili |
| 1 inch | Ginger |
| 3 clove | Garlic |
| ¼ tsp | Cumin seeds |
| ¼ tsp | Black peppercorns |
| Ingredients-2 | |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | Coriander & mint leaves (for garnishing) |
| 3 tbsp | Oil |
| 2 tbsp | Ghee |
| 3 tsp | Coriander /dhania powder |
| 3 nos | Onions(cut lengthwise) |
| ¼ tsp | Turmeric powder |
| ½ lb | Chicken (1/4 kg) |
| 3 nos | Bay leaves |
| 2 nos | Cinnamon (1 inch small) |
| 3 nos | Cardamom |
| ¼ tsp | Kala jeera(shah jeera or black jeera) |
| ½ cup | Sour yogurt (or plain) |
| 2 cup | Basmati rice |
| 3½ cup | Water (exact measure) |
| 2 tsp | Salt(or to taste) |
Instructions
Grind all ingredients in table-1(mint, coriander leaves, green chilies, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, black peppercorns) to a fine paste adding little water and keep aside. Heat oil and a tbsp of ghee in a pan, splutter all whole garam masalas (bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, kala jeera). Add cut onions and fry until golden brown, now add the chicken pieces along with ground paste and coriander powder. Saute until the chicken is cooked well coated with masala. Now add salt and sour yogurt and cook for another 5 minutes over low flame and switch off. Meanwhile wash and soak basmati (soaking time 10 minutes) in exact water measure given above. Add the cooked masala paste to the rice and pop it int he rice cooker. If using a pressure cooker, allow two whistles and switch off. When its done, garnish with mint and coriander leaves, drizzle ghee all over the sides and let it rest for 10 minutes before you actually start tossing. Cool completely before you toss or mix or else the rice will break and become mushy.
Notes
Yield: 3 adult servings approx.
To get rich taste substitute 1 cup water with coconut milk. (1/2 cup yogurt: 1 cup coconut milk : 2.5 cup water) for 2 cups of rice.
17 Comments
sindhi chicken
if i hv to use 1kg chicken and 1/2kg basmati rice then how will i adjust quantity of other ingredients? plz help.
Gonna make this tonight. Can’t wait for dinner. Last time I prepared this, my husband loved it so much. Thanks for all your efforts Mullai.
Thanks for posting this recipe. I need to know if i could use a big vessel to make this biryani. I do not have a rice cooker and am used to making rice and pulav in a vessel. Thanks in advance – God bless !!!
Anil, big vessel should be ok too. But timing is every important, so keep a watch on it. The same measure will work, use a wide vessel with lid,, preferably a see through transparent glass, that way you check whats happening. Thanks.
Thats great and thanks for ur advise..had a doubt – u have mentioned 25 nos. mint leaves – that means 25 leaves…right ????
Anil, you're right its 25 leaves. Thanks.
Mullai..yesterday prepared for lunch & it turned out excellent.
thanks a lot mullai for ur feedback.will the 4 chillies give enough spice to the dish.
Adjust according to your taste, usually 4 Indian chillies should work, not too hot or mild, add extra if you prefer to have it extra spicy.
hi mullai
nice recipe.
reg onions 3 small or medium
Diyaa, its always medium orelse it will be specified. Thanks.
Biriyani looks amazing mullai…mouthwatering..awesome presentation..
looks yummy mullai…
Have a great day
Wow….very nice…will try this weekend & let u know.
Mullai,
Biriyani is looking good. I have lot of recipes in the list to try. will try soon. Thanks for sharing.
mullai biryani looks yummy any vegearian version for this please
Jaya, mixed vegetables is one choice or green peas will also suit well. It even taste good prepared plain with no veg or meat.Serve with cucumber or onion raita.