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Happy Deepavali to our Hindu friends, do we have a treat for you!
Something we’re all familiar with, Nasi Biryani is known for the aromatic rice as the base for the meat on the dish. For this healthier recipe, we’ve used coconut oil as a replacement for ghee.

Basmati rice also has a low –meidum glycaemic index, which is a good touch for those who are health conscious, yet still want the most in taste! We used saffron in the rice, mixed with cinnamon, star anise, pandan leaves, lemongrass and more to bring out the most of the taste in the rice. The marinated chicken thighs work excellently as a paring with the fragrant rice, finished with the garnishing like raisins, fried onions, cashew nuts, and coriander leaves.

A lot of ingredients? True? But tastes good? DEFINITELY!

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Ingredients

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Marinade

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cup
cup
Yoghurt
0.00
cup
cup
Yoghurt
0.00
tsp
tsp
Coriander powder
0.00
tsp
tsp
Coriander powder
0.00
tsp
tsp
Cumin powder
0.00
tsp
tsp
Cumin powder
0.00
tsp
tsp
Fennel powder
0.00
tsp
tsp
Fennel powder
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Minced garlic
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Minced garlic
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Salt
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Salt

Rice

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g
g
Basmati rice
0.00
g
g
Basmati rice
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Coconut oil
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Coconut oil
0.00
sticks
sticks
Cinnamon
0.00
sticks
sticks
Cinnamon
0.00
Cardamom pods
0.00
Cardamom pods
0.00
Star anises
0.00
Star anises
0.00
Cloves
0.00
Cloves
0.00
tsp
tsp
Cumin seeds
0.00
tsp
tsp
Cumin seeds
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Minced garlic
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Minced garlic
0.00
strips
strips
Pandan leaf
0.00
strips
strips
Pandan leaf
0.00
stalks
stalks
Lemongrass
0.00
stalks
stalks
Lemongrass
0.00
cup
cup
Evaporated milk
0.00
cup
cup
Evaporated milk
0.00
ml
ml
Chicken stock
0.00
ml
ml
Chicken stock
0.00
tsp
tsp
Salt
0.00
tsp
tsp
Salt
0.00
tsp
tsp
Saffron
0.00
tsp
tsp
Saffron
0.00
cup
cup
Boiling water
0.00
cup
cup
Boiling water

Chicken

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Chicken thighs
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Chicken thighs
0.00
Bay leaves
0.00
Bay leaves
0.00
cup
cup
Red onions
0.00
cup
cup
Red onions
0.00
large
large
Tomatoes
0.00
large
large
Tomatoes
0.00
tsp
tsp
Turmeric powder
0.00
tsp
tsp
Turmeric powder
0.00
tsp
tsp
Coriander powder
0.00
tsp
tsp
Coriander powder
0.00
tsp
tsp
Nutmeg powder
0.00
tsp
tsp
Nutmeg powder
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Chili powder
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Chili powder
0.00
cups
cups
Chicken stock
0.00
cups
cups
Chicken stock
0.00
cups
cups
Fried onions
0.00
cups
cups
Fried onions
0.00
cups
cups
Coriander leaves
0.00
cups
cups
Coriander leaves

Garnish

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cup
cup
Raisins
0.00
cup
cup
Raisins
0.00
cup
cup
Fried onions
0.00
cup
cup
Fried onions
0.00
cup
cup
Cashew nuts
0.00
cup
cup
Cashew nuts
0.00
cup
cup
Coriander leaves
0.00
cup
cup
cup

Steps

1

To a bowl add all the marinade ingredients, mix well and coat chicken thighs with it.
To a bowl add all the marinade ingredients, mix well and coat chicken thighs with it.
Mark as completed

2

Cover and let it marinate for 3 hours or longer (overnight will be better)
Cover and let it marinate for 3 hours or longer (overnight will be better)
Mark as completed

3

Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Mark as completed

4

In a wok pan heat coconut oil, then add 2 sticks cinnamon, 5 cardamom pods, 2 star anises, 5 cloves, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tbsp minced garlic. Fry until fragrant
In a wok pan heat coconut oil, then add 2 sticks cinnamon, 5 cardamom pods, 2 star anises, 5 cloves, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tbsp minced garlic. Fry until fragrant
Mark as completed

5

Add drained basmati rice and continue to stir fry for 2 minutes
Add drained basmati rice and continue to stir fry for 2 minutes
Mark as completed

6

Transfer rice to rice cooker, add 4 strips pandan leaves (tied in a knob), 2 stalks lemongrass (white portion only), 1 cup evaporated milk, 800 ml chicken stock and 1 tsp salt (adjust to preference)
Transfer rice to rice cooker, add 4 strips pandan leaves (tied in a knob), 2 stalks lemongrass (white portion only), 1 cup evaporated milk, 800 ml chicken stock and 1 tsp salt (adjust to preference)
Mark as completed

7

Cover and start rice cooker
Cover and start rice cooker
Mark as completed

8

In a wok pan heat 2 tbsp coconut oil, then add 2 sticks cinnamon, 5 cardamom pods, 2 star anises, 5 cloves and 1 tbsp minced garlic.
In a wok pan heat 2 tbsp coconut oil, then add 2 sticks cinnamon, 5 cardamom pods, 2 star anises, 5 cloves and 1 tbsp minced garlic.
Mark as completed

9

Add 1 cup sliced red onions, stir fry until translucent and add 4 large tomatoes (diced).
Add 1 cup sliced red onions, stir fry until translucent and add 4 large tomatoes (diced).
Mark as completed

10

Fry until tomatoes start to soften, add 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp nutmeg powder , 2 tbsp chili powder (adjust to preference)
Fry until tomatoes start to soften, add 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp nutmeg powder , 2 tbsp chili powder (adjust to preference)
Mark as completed

11

Next, add marinated chicken thighs, 2 cups chicken stock, ¼ cup fried onions, ½ cup coriander leaves and 3 bay leaves. Mix well cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour, stirring every few minutes
Next, add marinated chicken thighs, 2 cups chicken stock, ¼ cup fried onions, ½ cup coriander leaves and 3 bay leaves. Mix well cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour, stirring every few minutes
Mark as completed

12

Soak ¼ tsp saffron in ½ cup hot water
Soak ¼ tsp saffron in ½ cup hot water
Mark as completed

13

Remove aromatics from cooked rice, add saffron water, then transfer rice to a large mixing bowl.
Remove aromatics from cooked rice, add saffron water, then transfer rice to a large mixing bowl.
Mark as completed

14

Add ½ cup raisins, ½ cup fried onions, ½ cup cashew nuts and ½ cup coriander leaves and mix well.
Add ½ cup raisins, ½ cup fried onions, ½ cup cashew nuts and ½ cup coriander leaves and mix well.
Mark as completed

15

Once chicken is done, serve with biryani rice on banana leaves (optional)
Once chicken is done, serve with biryani rice on banana leaves (optional)
Mark as completed

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