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Ingredients
- 600 g chicken breast fillets
- 4 tbsp natural yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
Additional Ingredients
- 500 g basmati rice
- 1 l coconut milk
- 350 g natural yogurt
- 4 medium onions
- Sunflower oil
- 1 lemon
- 1 chili pepper
Preparation
- 1In a bowl, combine natural yogurt, lemon juice, garlic cloves, grated ginger, garam masala spice, cayenne pepper, turmeric, ground mace, cumin, ground coriander, and salt. This mixture serves as a marinade for the chicken.
- 2Cut the chicken breast into pieces and mix thoroughly with the marinade. Let the meat marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (ideally longer, preferably overnight) so that it absorbs the aroma of the spices well. Cook the basmati rice according to package instructions in a pot – but only par-cooked. Then set aside. Heat sunflower oil in a large pan and fry the chopped onions until golden brown and crispy.
- 3Add the chopped chili pepper to the onions and fry briefly. Then add the coconut milk and heat. Add the par-cooked rice to the boiling coconut milk and mix well. Place the marinated chicken pieces on top of the rice. Cover with a lid and cook the Biryani over low heat for about 5–10 minutes, until the flavors are well combined and the rice is perfectly cooked through.
- 4Serve with lemon slices and garnish with freshly chopped coriander and chili pepper.
