Chicken Tikka Biryani (Takeaway Style)
Indian Indian - Biryani and Rice

Chicken Tikka Biryani (Takeaway Style)

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 250g Pilau Rice - Cooked and cooled
  • • 100g Chicken Tikka
  • • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • • 1/4 finely chopped (80g) Brown/White Onion
  • • 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste
  • • 1 chopped Green Finger Chillies
  • • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • • 2 teaspoons Mix Powder / Curry Powder
  • • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • • 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek Leaves (Kasoori Methi)
  • • sprinkle Fresh/Chopped Coriander
  • • 1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Add the oil and onions to a pan on a medium high heat and cook until brown and starting to crisp stirring frequently

2
Phase 2

turn the heat down to medium, add in the garlic paste, chillies and the tomato paste. Mix through and allow to cook for around 30 seconds to remove the bitterness

3
Phase 3

add the spice mix, salt, cumin seeds and methi. mix through well and allow to simmer for a minute, stirring frequently

4
Phase 4

add in the sliced chicken tikka and rice, stir through well and allow to cook through for 2-3 minutes stirring gently but frequently

5
Phase 5

sprinkle over the fresh chopped coriander and the garam masala, stir through and serve