Chicken Biryani
A Biryani is a dish that everyone will know about.
A Biryani is a dish that everyone will know about.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 300 g chicken breast See Notes below:
- 1 large aubergine See Notes below:
- 8 wiped mushrooms sliced
- 1 large red pepper chopped
- 1 large carrot diced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 300 g basmati rice See Notes below:
- 1 tbsp curry paste See Notes below:
- 1 tbsp sultanas
- 800 ml boiling water
- 100 g Frozen Peas defrosted
- 1 bunch coriander chopped
- 2 tsp sunflower oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Add the sunflower oil to a pan with the onion, cook for 2 minutes, then add the chicken and stir for a further 3-4 minutes.
- Add the red pepper, carrot, mushrooms and aubergine, and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Stir in the curry paste and sultanas, and mix well.
- Next, add the rice to the vegetables, mixing well.
- Then, add the boiling water and mix again.
- Bring to the boil, then turn the heat to low.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and leave for 5 minutes without removing the lid.
- Add the peas, coriander and olive oil to the rice.
- Mix well and serve immediately.
Notes
Notes:
- The Chicken Breasts need to be skinned and cut into chunks.
- Aubergine should be cut into cubes.
- Rinse the basmati in a sieve under cold water for a minute or two.
- The heat of the curry paste depends on your taste buds. Use whichever makes you happy.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g