Chicken Biryani with Coconut Cilantro Sauce | Feasting At Home
"An authentic & insanely delicious recipe for Chicken Biryani with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce. Vegetarian option included as well as detailed step by step instructions...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup ghee
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3 whole cloves
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2 cinnamon sticks
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4 smashed cardamom pods
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1 extra large onion (1 lb) diced
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1 cup yogurt (don’t use low or no-fat)
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1 cup cilantro leaves
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1 cup fresh mint leaves
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2 inch piece of ginger, sliced
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2 large garlic cloves
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1 Tablespoon turmeric
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2 Tablespoons ground cumin
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2 Tablespoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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3-4 sliced green chilis (split lengthwise)
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1 lb diced tomatoes (3 medium tomatoes)
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¼ cup oil
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2 pounds chicken thigh meat (either boneless skinless, or bone in, skin on) cut into pieces, salted. or substitute chickpeas, 3 cans rinsed and drained.
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3 cups washed Basmati rice
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3 cups chicken stock or water
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¼ cup raisins
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½ cup cashews
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Garnish with fresh cilantro and Cilantro Coconut Yogurt Sauce:
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1 cup yogurt
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¼ cup flaked coconut or fresh grated coconut ( see above)
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4 green chilis
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1 bunch cilantro
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1 inch ginger
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 ½ teaspoon oil
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1 ½ teaspoon black gram dal
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1 teaspoon brown mustard seed
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¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
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¼ teaspoon chili flakes
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¼ teaspoon asafoetida powder
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a few curry leaves
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