for 4 people

Rice

400 g	basmati rice
6 dl	water

Biryani

1	onion, chopped
3	garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp	ginger, finely chopped
1 tbsp	ghee
1 tsp	ground coriander seeds
1 tsp	ground cumin
5	cloves
2	cinnamon sticks
2	star anise
3	cardamom pods
2	bay leaves
300 g	chicken breasts, cut into approx. 2 cm cubes
½ tsp	salt
½ tsp	pepper
2 tsp	raisins
2 tsp	unsalted, shelled pistachios

How it's done

Rice

Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear, then drain well. Place the water and rice in a pan, bring to the boil, leave covered on a switched-off hob for approx. 15 mins. until fully absorbed; do not remove the lid. Separate the rice with a fork.

Biryani

Sauté the onion, garlic and ginger in the ghee. Add the spices and cook briefly. Add the chicken, mix well. Cook the meat over a medium heat for approx. 5 mins., stirring occasionally, season with salt and pepper. Mix the boiled rice with the meat, plate up, garnish with raisins and pistachios.

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