Rating: 4.5 stars
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Biriyani is a baked Indian dish of spiced rice combined with chicken, seafood, or other meats. This version omits the baking step while maintaining the authentic flavors. Whole-milk yogurt keeps its creamy texture when cooked; don't substitute low-fat yogurt, which will curdle.

Recipe by Cooking Light March 2004

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Credit: Karry Hosford

Recipe Summary

Yield:
6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Bring water, 1 teaspoon salt, and saffron to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice and cinnamon stick to pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Discard cinnamon stick.

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  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan; cover and keep warm. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt to pan.

  • Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add curry and the next 5 ingredients (curry through serrano chiles); cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add yogurt, stirring with a whisk; cook 3 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly. Add chicken and raisins; cook 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add rice; stir well to combine. Sprinkle evenly with cashews and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

435 calories; calories from fat 26%; fat 12.7g; saturated fat 3.2g; mono fat 5.1g; poly fat 3.2g; protein 22.8g; carbohydrates 59.2g; fiber 1.9g; cholesterol 68mg; iron 2.3mg; sodium 942mg; calcium 84mg.
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