Indian
Indian - Biryani and Rice
Achari Chicken Biryani
Chef's Menu Description
A pungent, tangy North Indian specialty infused with robust pickling spices, mustard seeds, fenugreek, nigella seeds, and fresh green chillies.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 500g chicken, cut into pieces
- • 1 cup thick yogurt
- • 2 tbsp achari masala
- • 1/4 cup mustard oil
- • 1 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1 tsp fennel seeds
- • 1 large onion, sliced
- • 1/2 cup mint leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mix the chicken with yogurt, achari masala, lemon juice, and salt, and rest 30 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Soak the basmati for 30 minutes, then parboil with whole spices until 70% done.
3
Phase 3
Heat mustard oil in a heavy pot, splutter the fennel seeds, and fry the onion until golden, then add the marinated chicken and cook until half done.
4
Phase 4
Layer the chicken, rice, and mint leaves in the pot.
5
Phase 5
Seal the pot and cook on low heat for 25 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Rest 10 minutes, fluff gently, and serve hot.