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Hard 12 hr~480 kcal 8/10
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Karachi Chicken Biryani
Yogurt-marinated chicken layers with basmati rice, saffron, fried onions, herbs, and steam.
Hard⏱️ 4 hr 3 min📖 1 min readServes 6~680 kcal🇵🇰 Pakistani🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 64 min cook 134 min rest
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Timeline
Total 4 h 3 min- Prep45 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h 14 min
- Cooking1 h 4 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1 kg Chicken thigh
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Basmati rice
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 3 adet Onion
- 3 adet Tomato
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Ginger garlic paste
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Biryani spice
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Saffron
- 0.5 demet Mint
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Marinate the chicken with yogurt, spice, ginger garlic, and salt for 1 hour.
1 hr60:00 - 2
Thinly slice the onions and fry them for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 3
Cook the chicken with tomatoes for 25 minutes until the sauce thickens.
25 min25:00 - 4
Boil the rice in salted water for 7 minutes until it is 70 percent cooked.
7 min07:00 - 5
Layer the chicken, rice, fried onions, mint, and saffron in the pot.
- 6
Cover and dum cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 7
Rest the rice for 10 minutes and serve without breaking up the layers.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Draining the rice before it is fully cooked keeps it from turning mushy during dum cooking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a wide platter with raita, cucumber, lemon, and fried onions.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 70% match~680
kcal calories
38
g protein
78
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 46%Fat 32%
GI 21 · Low GIGL 16 · Medium GL
5.9g
Sugar
1.8g
Fiber
940.1mg
Sodium
2.5g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (70%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Karachi Chicken Biryani make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Karachi Chicken Biryani take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 64 minutes, including 134 minutes of passive resting; 243 minutes in total.Is Karachi Chicken Biryani difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Karachi Chicken Biryani have?
Approximately 680 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 78g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Karachi Chicken Biryani contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Karachi Chicken Biryani belong to?
This recipe belongs to Pakistani cuisine.How many ingredients does Karachi Chicken Biryani need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Karachi Chicken Biryani filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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