DISH NAME : DONNE BIRYANI - CHICKEN

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Cooking Time : 50 minutes

Description

Donne Biryani is a rice dish from Karnataka. it is famous for its earthy flavor, green color, and traditional presentation.

It gets its name from the Kannada word donne, which means a traditional cup made from dried Areca palm or banana leaves. Unlike long-grain Basmati rice used in North India, Donne biryani uses short-grain aromatic Seeraga Samba (or Jeera rice). A very notable ingredient in this biryani is stone flower or kalpasi. It is a lichen.

Note

1) Increase or decrease chillies according to your spice tolerance level.
2) I used curd which is mildly sour.
3) Wash rice, then soak. Washing after soaking will break grains.
4) I have used nicely aged rice, hence did not add lime juice to water when cooking rice. If the rice is not aged, add 1 tsp. of lime juice.

Method

1) Grind all ingredients, given under green masala paste without adding water. Keep aside.
2) Soak rice for 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
3) Heat oil and ghee together.
4) Add bayleaf, cardamom, cinnamon, clove and kalpasi.
5) Then immediately add onion and saute till soft and light golden.
6) Then add the green masala and saute lightly. Then add tomatoes and cook lightly.
7) Then add turmeric powder, corriander powder and chilli powder.
8) Now add salt. Keep on sauteeing for 5 minutes.
9) Add curd and mix in well. Add chicken and mix well to coat masala. Continue sauteeing chicken for 5 minutes.
10) Add 1 cup water and cook on a low flame with lid for about 20 minutes.
11) After 20 minutes, add 3 cups of water.
12) Now add soaked rice and gently mix well. Check for seasoning. Add salt if required.
13) Cook on a low flame for about 20 minutes.
14) Open and check. All the water would have been absorbed and rice would have been cooked perfectly.
15) Fluff rice with a fork. Then keep covered till serving time.

Serving Suggestions

Seve with raita.