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Bengali

Kolkata Style Chicken Biryani

A rich and aromatic chicken biryani with layered spices.

40 minutes4 servings
Kolkata Style Chicken Biryani
Photo: TAPAS KUMAR HALDER · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

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

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