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This rich and aromatic Chicken Buriyani is a comforting one-pot meal that blends tender chicken pieces with hard-boiled eggs, creamy coconut, and crunchy cashews. The deep flavor profile comes from a blend of warm spices like cardamom, cloves, and paprika, balanced by the tang of yogurt and the earthiness of tomato paste. It offers a satisfying texture contrast between the soft meat and crunchy nuts. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, this dish brings authentic Indian-inspired warmth to your table without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
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Chicken Buriyani
Description
This rich and aromatic Chicken Buriyani is a comforting one-pot meal that blends tender chicken pieces with hard-boiled eggs, creamy coconut, and crunchy cashews. The deep flavor profile comes from a blend of warm spices like cardamom, cloves, and paprika, balanced by the tang of yogurt and the earthiness of tomato paste. It offers a satisfying texture contrast between the soft meat and crunchy nuts. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, this dish brings authentic Indian-inspired warmth to your table without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Hard boil the eggs, then peel and set aside.
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Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and turmeric.
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Heat oil in a large deep pan or pot over medium-high heat.
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Add the whole cloves and cardamoms, frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add the chopped onions and saut until golden brown and soft.
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Stir in the curry paste, paprika, and chilli powder, cooking for 1 minute.
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Add the chicken pieces and sear until lightly browned on all sides.
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Mix in the tomato paste and yogurt, stirring well to combine.
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Add the coconut pieces and enough water to just cover the ingredients.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Gently fold in the peeled hard-boiled eggs and cashewnuts.
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Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
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Taste and adjust salt if needed before serving hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1245kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 126.8g196%
- Saturated Fat 19.3g97%
- Cholesterol 208.8mg70%
- Sodium 1463mg61%
- Total Carbohydrate 29.1g10%
- Dietary Fiber 6.1g25%
- Sugars 15.3g
- Protein 78.5g157%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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