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Bengali

Lime and Coriander Kolkata Style Chicken Biryani

Brightens the dish with citrus and fresh herb notes.

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

Ingredients

Method

  1. Just before serving, stir lime juice and coriander into the cooked biryani.
  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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