CAPE BIRYANI/BREYANI
As a traditional Cape Malay recipe, there are dozens of variations, and even the name can be spelled in various ways: biryani, biriani, breyani, etc. It's a lightly spiced rice-based dish. It is NOT quick to make: compare it to paella. Make this dish in winter when you feel like creating something warm and comforting with accents from another country. This recipe is so traditional. It comes from our monthly food magazine ("Fresh Living", June 2010), published by one of our largest chain stores, Pick 'n Pay. I also wish to save it here on Zaar. The recipe is not easily found in our general cookbooks. Keep in mind that it is really economical and filling. You need only this dish on the table, maybe with a little container of chutney on the side. You might want to start with marinating the chicken overnight, i.e. the day before. I adjusted a few directions which I thought was a bit off. Prep time does not include marinating time.
Provided by Zurie
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 deg F/160 deg Celsius.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Mix together the buttermilk, cilantro, cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, masala and hot pepper. Pour over chicken pieces and marinate 3 hours or overnight.
- Parboil rice in 2 cups water for 20 minutes, and drain well.
- Simmer lentils in 2 cups water water for 20 minutes, and drain well.
- Heat a fair amount of oil in a saucepan, and fry onion and potatoes until softened. Add the cinnamon, ground coriander, cardamom seeds, cumin and saffron (or sub with a good pinch turmeric) and cook, stirring, for a minute. Set aside.
- Layer half the rice, followed by half each of of the lentils, and the spiced potatoes and onion in an ovenproof dish. Top with the chicken.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, top with saffron/turmeric water, and cover it all with tinfoil and a tight-fitting lid.
- Bake for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until chicken and rice are cooked through.
- Garnish with quarters of hardboiled eggs and sprinkle with cilantro/coriander leaves.
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[email protected]This biryani was easy to make and turned out great!
D.R. Springer
[email protected]This biryani was amazing!
Joshua Usher
[email protected]The rice was a bit dry, but the chicken was delicious.
She Riff
[email protected]This biryani was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good.
Cynthia Dudley
[email protected]I'm not a fan of biryani, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were complex and delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Christiana Moodley
[email protected]This biryani was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and fragrant. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
It's Abishek
[email protected]This biryani was amazing! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was so tender. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Ramu Kotthapalli
[email protected]The rice was a bit dry, but the chicken was delicious. I would recommend adding more liquid to the rice next time.
Rab Nawaz
[email protected]This biryani was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.
Rajpaul Baptiste
[email protected]I've made this biryani several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are complex and delicious, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Md saddam Khan
[email protected]This biryani was easy to make and turned out delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and fragrant. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Shakil Kazi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of biryani, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of spices and flavors was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again!
Safdar Ali
[email protected]This Cape Malay biryani was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was so tender. We'll definitely be making this again.