Recipe: Beriani
Description: Indulge in the rich flavors of Beriani with this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This aromatic dish combines tender chicken pieces with a blend of spices, coconut milk, and fragrant rice, creating a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and delight your senses.
Recipe Category: Poultry
Keywords: Meat, < 15 Mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken |
| 1 | Poppy seed |
| 1 | Garlic |
| 1 | Shallot |
| 1 | Curry powder |
| 2-3 | Chilies |
| 2 | Coconut |
| 1/2 | Ginger |
| 5 | Ghee |
| 4 | Cloves |
| 5 | Cinnamon sticks |
| 10 | Cashew nuts |
| 10 | Long-grain rice |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1090.7
- Fat Content: 51.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 18.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 205.3mg
- Sodium Content: 1348.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 100.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.6g
- Sugar Content: 1.8g
- Protein Content: 53.6g
Instructions:
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Begin by preparing the chicken. Cut the chicken into 6-8 pieces, ensuring they are evenly sized for even cooking.
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In a grinder, combine the garlic, ginger, chilies, poppy seeds, cashew nuts, and almonds. Grind them together until they form a smooth paste, releasing their aromatic flavors.
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In a large cooking pot or Dutch oven, heat the ghee over medium heat. Once the ghee is hot, add the cloves, cinnamon sticks, and shallots. Fry them until they become fragrant and golden brown, infusing the ghee with their rich flavors.
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Carefully add the chicken pieces to the pot, along with 1 teaspoon of salt, the ground spice mixture, and the curry powder. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated for maximum flavor.
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Cover the pot with a lid and allow the chicken to cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until it is tender and cooked through. Cooking the chicken covered helps to trap the steam, allowing it to cook evenly and retain its moisture for juicy, flavorful results.
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While the chicken is cooking, prepare the coconut milk. Extract 1-2 cups of coconut milk from fresh coconut, ensuring it is smooth and creamy. Coconut milk adds a luscious creaminess to the dish, complementing the spices and chicken perfectly.
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Season the coconut milk with salt to taste, enhancing its natural sweetness and adding depth to the dish.
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Rinse the long-grain rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove any excess starch, resulting in light and fluffy rice grains.
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Add the rinsed rice to the seasoned coconut milk, stirring gently to combine. Cooking the rice in coconut milk infuses it with rich, tropical flavors, elevating the dish to new heights of deliciousness.
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Allow the rice to cook until it has absorbed all of the coconut milk, becoming tender and aromatic. The rice should be fluffy and light, with each grain perfectly cooked to perfection.
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Once the rice is cooked, create a well in the center of the pot and carefully spoon the cooked chicken mixture into the center. This allows the flavors of the chicken to permeate the rice, creating a harmonious blend of flavors in every bite.
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Cover the pot once again and allow the rice and chicken mixture to cook over a very low fire. This final step allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, creating a dish that is bursting with flavor and aroma.
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After a few minutes, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to settle. This brief resting period allows the dish to reach its full potential, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor and texture.
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Serve the Beriani hot, garnished with fresh herbs or sliced chilies for an extra kick of flavor. Enjoy this delightful dish with your loved ones, savoring each mouthful of its aromatic goodness.
Enjoy your Beriani feast! 🍗🌶️🥥
