Malvani Style Chicken Koliwada Biryani

Malvani Style Chicken Koliwada Biryani is a flavorful and aromatic dish from the Malvani cuisine, known for its bold flavors and rich spices. This biryani is a perfect combination of tender chicken pieces and fragrant rice, cooked to perfection with a blend of traditional Malvani spices.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Malvani Malvani Cuisine Chicken Biryani Koliwada Style
Malvani Style Chicken Koliwada Biryani

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 500g chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/4 cup Malvani masala
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
  • 4 green chilies, slit
  • 1/2 cup fried onions
  • 1/4 cup ghee
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Wash the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, Malvani masala, turmeric powder, salt, and half of the chopped coriander and mint leaves. Let it marinate for 1 hour.
  3. In a large pot, heat ghee and oil. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. Add the marinated chicken and cook until the chicken is half done.
  5. Layer the partially cooked chicken with the soaked basmati rice. Sprinkle the remaining coriander and mint leaves, green chilies, and fried onions on top.
  6. Pour water over the rice, cover the pot, and cook on low heat until the rice and chicken are fully cooked and the moisture is absorbed.
  7. 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 Bowl for marination Serving plates

Tools

Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestion: Serve the Malvani Style Chicken Koliwada Biryani with raita, salad, and a wedge of lemon.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Adjust the spice levels according to your preference for a milder or spicier biryani.

Cost

$20