by Paulinemom

Created on: August 31, 2008   Last Updated: November 27, 2011

A classic Indian dish.... Chicken Biryani, can be served as a main course on a special occasion or just as a regular dish anytime. Many people think that it takes ages to make so they don't bother to try it out but this tasty recipe is very easy and quick to make.

Preparation time: 15 mins
Marinating time: 2 hours
Cooking time:25 mins
Serves 4

Ingredients :

4 skinless chicken thighs
200g natural yoghurt
1 large onion
4 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp curry powder
4cm ginger root
2 cloves garlic
2 green chillies
500ml chicken stock
50g raisins
cup basmati rice per person

Method:

Chop up chicken and coat in yoghurt. Leave for at least 2 hours to marinate.

Heat 2tbsp oil in a pan and fry onions, chopped garlic, chopped chillies and grated ginger until golden.

Add coriander, raisins, rice and stock, cover and simmer for around 12 minutes.
Separate chicken from yoghurt, throw away yoghurt and fry chicken in 2tbsp oil for a few minutes.

Add to rice and cook for another 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the mixture is piping hot.

Alternatively, if you put the dish, covered with foil, into the oven for around 20 mins it enhances the taste even more.

Serve with raita, salad, plain yogurt or popadums.

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