Calicut Chicken Biryani

HomeNon VegetarianBiryaniCalicut Chicken Biryani Calicut Chicken Biryani Recipe By Praveen Kumar | Published June 9, 2019, Last Updated on | Biryani, Chicken | No Comment Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp As the name suggests, the origin of Calicut Chicken Biryani lies in Calicut. Calicut or Kozhikode is a city in Kerala which is famous for its spice plantations and availability of ginger in abundance.The origin of Biryani, as we all know, can be traced way back to the Mughal Era. It is said that the Mughals were the ones who introduced this heavenly dish in our country. It is a rice preparation cooked with any kind of meat.Biryani is a complete main dish by itself and serves as a stomach-filling meal. Biryani can be made in a variety of styles as it gets easily influenced by a cook’s own way of cooking.The distinctive feature of Calicut Chicken Biryani is that each section of the dish is cooked individually. All of it is then layered on top of each other at the last stage.To allow the flavors to infuse into each other, the layers are then cooked together for a little longer. It is a step by step process but its irresistible aroma can make you drool easily. The alternate layers in the Calicut Biryani allow you to relish the flavor of each grain. The presence of distinct flavors from the south, with spices like turmeric, cumin, and ginger helps you to digest it easily.The addition of fresh herbs like mint, coriander, and curry leaves accentuates the health quotient and refreshing taste of this dish. Being a dish made from chicken, it is abundant in proteins and the rice gives you the required dose of carbohydrates.Steaming hot biryani fills the whole house with a sense of craving. Tiny chopped tomatoes, onions and cucumbers added to curd, called as Pachadi, can be served along to make it a winning combination.Garnishing the dish with fried onions and lemon wedges make it look even more appealing. The Calicut Chicken Biryani is a good option for special occasions and birthdays. Moreover, this scrumptious one-dish meal can be eaten to your heart’s content and in a guilt-free way!If you like this, try some of our other Biryani recipes: Chettinad Chicken Biryani, Mutton Biryani with Coconut Milk, Sindhi Biryani, Ambur Biryani Print Recipe0 from 0 votesCalicut Chicken BiryaniA special biryani made using a style popular in Calicut, Kerala.Prep Time30 minsCook Time30 minsCourse: Main CourseCuisine: IndianKeyword: Biriyani, Biryani, Chicken Biryani, Kerala cuisineServings: 4 PeopleIngredients for Calicut Chicken BiryaniMarinade1/2 kg chicken1/2 cup yoghurt25 g coriander leaves25 g mint leaves10 g gm curry leaves1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp coriander seeds1/2 tsp aniseed powder25 g chopped green chillies20 g garlic2 tsp chopped ginger1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp lime juice1 tsp poppy seeds pasteMain preparation1 tbsp clarified butter5-6 cinnamon pieces1 bay leaf4-5 cardamom seeds4-5 curry leaves4-5 cloves1 chopped onion250 gm broken rice1/2 litre waterBiryani masala2 tbsp clarified butter5-6 cinnamon pieces1 bay leaf4-5 cloves4-5 cardamom seeds1 nutmeg100 gm onions1 medium tomato cut in 4How to make Calicut Chicken BiryaniFor the rice:Heat clarified butter in pan. Add cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, cardamom seeds, curry leaves and cloves. Add onions and saute till they turn translucent.Add washed and cleaned rice. Cook till rice turns translucent. Add water.When water comes to a boil, turn flame to low and cover pan. Cook on low flame for at least 15 minutes. The rice is done.For the Biryani Masala:Heat clarified butter in pan and add cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, cardamom seeds, nutmeg and cloves.Add onions and saute till brown. Add tomatoes. Add marinated chicken.Cover pan and cook for at least 5 minutes on a medium flame.Remove cover and cook on low flame for another 10 minutes to allow gravy to thicken. Layer the serving bowl with alternating layers of rice and the chicken masala.Garnish the top with a boiled egg cut in four pieces, roasted cashews and raisins.  You might also like these recipes Chicken Biryani Lamb Kofta Chettinad Chicken Biryani Latest Recipes Paneer Manchurian Calicut Chicken Biryani Malai Kofta Latest Food Blogs What Should You Eat When Strength Training In the ultra modern world that we live in, every human being desires to have a fit and active lifestyle to make the most out... 5 Health Benefits Of Choosing A Low Carb Diet A low carbohydrate (carb) diet refers to a limitation of carbohydrates intake in our diet and instead addition of foods... A Teenager’s Nutritional Needs When a kid is making their way into the league of teens along with attaining a sense of liberty he or she will grow... Feel free to comment or share your thoughts on this Calicut Chicken Biryani Recipe from Awesome Cuisine. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *CommentName * Email * Sign up to our newsletter report this ad