Fragrant Biryani

Name: Fragrant Biryani
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb chicken thigh fillets, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp mild curry paste; 3/4 inch fresh ginger, grated; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp ground turmeric; 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt; 10.5 oz basmati rice, rinsed under cold water until clear, drained; 2 None cinnamon sticks; 1/3 cup raisins; 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb chicken thigh fillets, roughly chopped
2 tbsp mild curry paste
3/4 inch fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
10.5 oz basmati rice, rinsed under cold water until clear, drained
2 None cinnamon sticks
1/3 cup raisins
1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1

Combine chicken, curry paste, ginger, garlic, spices and 1/2 the yogurt in a medium bowl. Cover and chill for 1 hour, or overnight.
2

Transfer chicken mixture to a rice cooker along with rice, cinnamon and 1 3/4 cups water. Secure lid and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 mins, or until cooker automatically switches to 'keep warm' setting. Let stand for 10 mins then discard cinnamon sticks.
3

Stir in raisins, cilantro and 3/4 of the nuts. Season to taste. Serve rice topped with remaining yogurt and nuts.