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INDIAN RECIPE OF THE DAY (October 18th 2006): Chicken Biryani
by Recipes Indian
Ingredients:
8-10 oz basmati rice rinsed 2 tbsp. olive oil, 2 chopped onions, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper, ½ tsp. ground cumin, Garnishing:
1 tbsp. fried onions, 2 tbsp. toasted flaked almonds, 1 tsp. ground coriander, a pinch of nutmeg, ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp. turmeric, 6 fl oz natural yogurt, 1 tsp. sugar, 3 tbsp. raisins or sultanas, salt and black pepper

Method: 1. Boil the rice in 3 pts water with a little salt for 8 minutes, stirring once and keeping the water at a rolling boil. 2. Drain and reserve. Meanwhile, thinly slice the chicken breast. 3. In a large saucepan or casserole with a tight fitting lid heat the oil and fry the onion, ginger and garlic for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. 4. Add the chicken, raise the heat and stir fry for 3 minutes.
5. Add all the ground spices and stir again for a few seconds. 6. Add the yogurt and stir for one minute, then add the sugar and raisins or sultanas and stir again. Check seasoning. 7. Put the rice on top then cover the saucepan with foil or a damp tea towel and put the lid on tightly. 8. Reduce the heat to low and cook undisturbed for 10 minutes. 9. Remove from heat and rest, still covered, for 5 minutes. 10. Uncover, sprinkle with the garnishes and serve.

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