RICE COOKER CHICKEN BIRIYANI WITH SAFFRON CREAM
Fairuza Akhtar, a restaurant owner in Jackson Heights, Queens, who was born in Pakistan, has developed a quick method for making fragrant, creamy biriyani with whole spices and bites of chicken, at home in her rice cooker. "My mother would fall down in a faint," she said, referring to the traditionally reverent attitude toward biriyanis in Northern India and Pakistan. "But rice cookers are the way of the modern world."
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, grains and rice, poultry, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Cut chicken into bite-size chunks: 6 to 8 pieces from each thigh. In a bowl, mix yogurt and powdered spices. Add chicken, mix well to coat, and set aside.
- In a food processor, purée onion, ginger, garlic and chili pepper together. Set aside.
- In a rice cooker, heat oil in cooking bowl on ''cook.'' When hot, add onion paste and cook, uncovered, until some liquid has evaporated and paste begins to brown, about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Add rice and whole spices and stir well. Smooth top and arrange marinated chicken pieces over surface.
- Gently pour in broth and salt. Cover and let cook until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes depending on cooker.
- When done (or when cooker switches to "warm" function), add saffron cream and mix, making sure to scrape and scoop up bottom layer of rice. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and mint on top and re-cover. Let steam 5 minutes more.
- If making garnishes, heat 1 inch oil in a pot until rippling. Add onion and cook, separating rings, until golden brown. Lift out and drain. Add cashews and raisins to same oil and cook until cashews are golden brown. Lift out and drain.
- Just before serving, squeeze lime over biriyani and mix very well, fluffing lightly. Scoop onto serving platter and garnish with chopped cilantro and fried onions, cashews and raisins.
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Jeanne Woods
[email protected]This is the best chicken biryani I've ever had! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken is so tender and juicy. The saffron cream sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Afia Badu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of biryani, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are incredible, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Nethmi Navodya
[email protected]This chicken biryani is incredible! The rice is cooked perfectly, and the chicken is so tender and flavorful. The saffron cream sauce adds a delicious touch of richness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Alone Alone
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good chicken biryani recipe for a while, and this one is perfect. The instructions are easy to follow, and the dish is absolutely delicious. I can't wait to try more recipes from this website.
Amelia Mcvay
[email protected]This is the best chicken biryani I've ever had! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken is so tender and juicy. The saffron cream sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Allan Frederick
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of biryani, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are incredible, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Bilal Raja
[email protected]This chicken biryani is incredible! The rice is cooked perfectly, and the chicken is so tender and flavorful. The saffron cream sauce adds a delicious touch of richness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ava Jones
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good chicken biryani recipe for a while, and this one is perfect. The instructions are easy to follow, and the dish is absolutely delicious. I can't wait to try more recipes from this website.
Samjhana Lamichhane
[email protected]This is the best chicken biryani I've ever had! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken is so tender and juicy. The saffron cream sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Mark On keys
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of biryani, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are incredible, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Rana Shahzad
[email protected]This chicken biryani is amazing! The rice is cooked perfectly, and the chicken is so tender and flavorful. The saffron cream sauce adds a delicious touch of richness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Azan Rathore
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good chicken biryani recipe for a while, and this one is perfect. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. The saffron cream sauce is the perfect finishing tou
Ibad adil
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken biryani was a hit with my family and friends. The flavors were amazing, and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Thelma Abuchi
[email protected]I've tried many biryani recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the rice is perfectly cooked. The saffron cream sauce adds a unique and delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!
lizzy ponca
[email protected]Wow! This chicken biryani is incredible! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. The saffron cream sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Philile Nokukhanya
[email protected]This was my first time making biryani, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to try more recipes from this website.
Avis Brewer
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of biryani, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of spices and the tender chicken was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tara Davis
[email protected]This chicken biryani recipe is a game-changer! The rice cooked perfectly in my rice cooker, and the chicken was incredibly flavorful and tender. The saffron cream added a touch of luxury that made this dish extra special.