Name: Thalassery Chicken ~Biryani~ for Christmas Lunches and Family Meals
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 750 g Chicken (bone-in pieces) (For the Chicken Masala); 4 medium Onions (thinly sliced); 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped; 2 tbsp Ginger, crushed; 2 tbsp Garlic, crushed; 6–8 Green chillies, slit; ½ cup Fresh coriander leaves, chopped; ½ cup Fresh mint leaves, chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric powder; 1½ tsp Coriander powder; ½ tsp Garam masala; ¼ cup Curd; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 3 tbsp Ghee; 2 tbsp Coconut oil; to taste Salt; 1 small stick Cinnamon, Whole Spices (for chicken); 4 Cloves; 4 Green cardamom; ½ tsp Fennel seeds; 1 Bay leaf; 2 cups Jeerakasala (Kaima) rice (For the Rice); 1 medium Onions, thinly sliced (for frying); 2 tbsp Ghee; 3½ cups Water; 1 Whole spices; 1 small piece Cinnamon; 3 Cloves; 3 Cardamom; to taste Salt

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Directions

Plate it up!

Thalassery Chicken Biryani has a gentle spice profile and a signature aroma that comes from Kaima rice, ghee, and a light chicken masala. Unlike richer biryani styles, this Malabar classic celebrates balance: soft onions, mild whole spices, fresh herbs, and a short dum. It’s a festive choice when you want depth without heaviness.


Thalassery Chicken ~Biryani~ for Christmas Lunches and Family Meals

Experience the Christmas charm of Thalassery with this lighter, aromatic biryani built on Kaima rice, gentle spices, and a moist chicken masala. This recipe keeps the traditional Malabar balance intact; no heavy masalas, no overpowering heat; just clean flavours that stand out on a festive table and stay memorable after every bite.


Biryani

Thalassery Chicken Biryani for Christmas Lunches and Family Meals

Ingredients

Thalassery Chicken
Biryani
for Christmas Lunches and Family Meals