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Tavuklu Biryani
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Sindhi Biryani
A spicy Pakistani biryani layered with chicken, potatoes, yogurt, tomatoes, dried plums, basmati rice, and whole spices.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 11 min📖 1 min readServes 6~610 kcal🇵🇰 Pakistani🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 66 min cook 30 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 11 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking1 h 6 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Basmati rice
- 2 adet Bay leaves
For the chicken
- 750 gr Chicken thigh meat
For the sauce
- 2 adet Potatoes
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 3 adet Onions
- 6 adet Dried plums
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Garlic ginger paste
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Biryani spice
For cooking
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
For folding
- 0.3 demet Fresh mint
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 2
Slice the onions thinly and fry them in vegetable oil for 12 minutes, until golden.
12 min12:00 - 3
Add the chicken, garlic ginger paste, yogurt, biryani spice, and half the salt to the onions.
- 4
Add the tomatoes, large potato pieces, and dried plums, then cook the sauce for 28 minutes until the chicken is tender.
28 min28:00 - 5
Boil the rice with bay leaves and the remaining salt for 7 minutes until half cooked, then drain.
7 min07:00 - 6
Layer the chicken sauce, rice, and fresh mint in the pot.
- 7
Steam the Sindhi biryani covered over low heat for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 8
Rest the pot for 8 minutes and serve without breaking the layers.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Do not cut the potatoes too small; if they break down during the long steam, the biryani sauce turns cloudy and the rice grains stick together.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Sindhi biryani hot with optional cucumber raita and lemon onion salad.
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)
~610
kcal calories
31
g protein
74
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 48%Fat 32%
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.
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 Sindhi Biryani make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Sindhi Biryani take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 66 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 131 minutes in total.Is Sindhi Biryani difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Sindhi Biryani have?
Approximately 610 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 74g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Sindhi Biryani contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Sindhi Biryani belong to?
This recipe belongs to Pakistani cuisine.How many ingredients does Sindhi Biryani need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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