SIMPLE BRIYANI

simple briyani

 Ingredients

• 750 grams chicken breasts (thighs diced)
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 2 tsps ground cumin
• 12 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1 onion (sliced thinly)
• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 2 tsps fresh ginger (grated finely)
• 750 mls chicken stock
• 300 grams basmati rice
• coriander (fresh) 

Directions:

1
Preheat oven too 200°C.
2
Place chicken in bowl with, cumin, garam masala & tumeric and toss to coat.
3
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in dutch oven (or casserole) add the chicken in batches and cook 3-4 minutes or until browned all over, adding a little more oil if necessary.
4
Remove and set aside.
5
Add the remaining oil, onion, ginger and garlic to the casserole and cook over medium heat until the onions are soft and golden.
6
Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
7
Return the chicken in a single layer and pour over the stock.
8
Put the lid on and place in oven.
9
Cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the stock.
10
Top with coriander before serving. I like to serve mine with cumin and mint yogurt.

Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/simple-chicken-biryani-203279?oc=linkback