Baby Biryani
May 17, 2022
This is such a simple meal to make, and so delicious. It can also be very versatile, instead of chicken you could use prawns, vegetables or some tofu. It's a nice warming dish with a real comfort feel, but could also be served cooler with some yoghurt on warmer days.
Ingredients
- a cup Basmati Rice
- a tsp Turmeric
- half an Onion finely diced
- a Garlic Clove crushed or finely diced
- a Bay Leaf
- 3 Cardamom Pods
- a Cinnamon Stick or a tsp of Ground Cinnamon
- a tsp Ground Cloves
- a tsp Ground Cumin
- a tsp Ground Coriander
- 3 tbsp Tomato Purée
- 200 ml Coconut Cream
- 2 Chicken Breasts Chopped
- Plain Yoghurt
Instructions
- Boil your rice in a cup and a half of water for 15-20 minutes, or per pack instructions. Once cooked drain and stir in a tsp of turmeric and a tbsp of butter. — You can do the next steps while the rice is cooking.
- Add your onion to a lidded pan along with the garlic, and all of your spices. Cook over a medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Add in your coconut cream and tomato purée and stir.
- Add in your chicken and stir until cooked through. You can use the spoon to break down your chicken further.
- Reduce to a low heat and add your rice to the top of the chicken. Cover with the lid and leave for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve with some yoghurt and enjoy!