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Bengali

Cinnamon and Cardamom Kolkata Style Chicken Biryani

Adds warm, sweet spices to the biryani for a subtle depth.

57 minutes4 servings
Cinnamon and Cardamom Kolkata Style Chicken Biryani
Photo: TAPAS KUMAR HALDER · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Before adding rice and garam masala, sprinkle cinnamon and cardamom into the pan with onions and tomatoes.
  2. Rinse rice and soak for 30 minutes. Drain.
  3. In a pan, heat oil, add cumin and coriander seeds. Sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add onion, green chili, and tomato. Cook until softened. Add chicken and turmeric.
  5. Add rice, garam masala, salt, and 2 cups water. Cook until rice is done.
  6. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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