Kozhi Biryani (chettinad Chicken Biryani)

Kozhi Biryani, also known as Chettinad Chicken Biryani, is a flavorful and aromatic dish from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, India. This biryani is known for its unique blend of spices and the use of seeraga samba rice, which gives it a distinct taste and texture.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Chettinad Chicken Biryani Spicy
Kozhi Biryani (chettinad Chicken Biryani)

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups seeraga samba rice
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 green chilies, slit
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup ghee
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 6 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons biryani masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Wash and soak the seeraga samba rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Marinate the chicken pieces with yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, biryani masala, and salt. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat oil and ghee in a large pot. Add cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, and fennel seeds. Sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  5. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
  7. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
  8. Layer the soaked rice over the chicken. Add mint leaves and coriander leaves.
  9. Pour water over the rice. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is done and the chicken is cooked through.
  10. Once done, gently fluff the biryani with a fork and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
50g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Cooking spoon Measuring cups Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Kozhi Biryani with raita, pickle, and papad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For best results, use seeraga samba rice for an authentic Chettinad Chicken Biryani experience.

Cost

$15