Biryani
Indian
Intermediate
Main Course
Thalassery Chicken Biryani for Christmas Lunches and Family Meals
Biryani
40 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
36
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
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.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
750 gChicken (bone-in pieces) (For the Chicken Masala)
4 mediumOnions (thinly sliced)
2 mediumTomatoes, chopped
2 tbspGinger, crushed
2 tbspGarlic, crushed
6–8Green chillies, slit
½ cupFresh coriander leaves, chopped
½ cupFresh mint leaves, chopped
½ tspTurmeric powder
1½ tspCoriander powder
½ tspGaram masala
¼ cupCurd
1 tbspLemon juice
3 tbspGhee
2 tbspCoconut oil
to tasteSalt
1 small stickCinnamon, Whole Spices (for chicken)
4Cloves
4Green cardamom
½ tspFennel seeds
1Bay leaf
2 cupsJeerakasala (Kaima) rice (For the Rice)
1 mediumOnions, thinly sliced (for frying)
2 tbspGhee
3½ cupsWater
1Whole spices
1 small pieceCinnamon
3Cloves
3Cardamom
to tasteSalt
½ cupFried onions (birista) (For Garnish)
¼ cupFried cashews
2 tbspFried raisins
2 tbspGhee
a handfulCoriander
a handfulMint
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Plate it up!
Plate it up!
Plating Instructions
Plating Instructions
Use a wide dish so the biryani can be spread without breaking the grains.
Pairing Instructions
Pairing Instructions
Keep a small bowl of raita on the side instead of pouring it over the rice.
Garnishing Instructions
Garnishing Instructions
Add a pinch of fried onions on top for a warm, toasty aroma.
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