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Authentic Thalassery Chicken Biryani recipe

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Thalassery Chicken
Biryani
for Christmas Lunches and Family Meals

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

40 mins

Cooking Time

Intermediate

Difficulty

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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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Build the Chicken Masala

Warm ghee and coconut oil in a deep pot, letting the whole spices release a soft aroma. Add the onions and cook until they lose their crunch but stay pale. Stir in ginger, garlic, and chillies, letting them settle into the fat. Add tomatoes and spices, then fold in the chicken and curd. Let it simmer until tender and coated in a glossy masala.

Step 1

Step 1: Build the Chicken Masala

12 Minutes

Step 2

Step 2: Cook the Kaima Rice

10 Minutes

Step 3

Step 3: Prepare the Garnish

6 Minutes

Step 4

Step 4: Layer & Dum Cook

10 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Use a wide dish so the biryani can be spread without breaking the grains.

Pairing Instructions

Keep a small bowl of raita on the side instead of pouring it over the rice.

Garnishing Instructions

Add a pinch of fried onions on top for a warm, toasty aroma.

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Build the Chicken Masala

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Cook the Kaima Rice

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Prepare the Garnish

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Layer & Dum Cook

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Rest & Serve

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Build the Chicken Masala

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Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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