Chicken Biryani

English_Rose's Note:

A great one-pot rice dish that can still be served up a few days later, perfect for leftovers.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 10 ounces basmati rice
• 1 ounce butter
• 1 large onion , finely sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cardamom pods
• ½ stick cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into large chunks
• 4 tablespoons medium curry paste
• 2 ounces raisins
• 3 ½ cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons cilantro , chopped
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Directions:

1. Soak the rice in warm water, then wash in cold until the water runs clear. Heat butter in a saucepan and cook the onions with the bay leaf and other whole spices for 10 minutes
2. Sprinkle in the turmeric, then add chicken and curry paste and cook until aromatic.
3. Stir the rice into the pan with the raisins, then pour over the stock.
4. Place a tight-fitting lid on the pan and bring to a hard boil, then lower the heat to a minimum and cook the rice for another 5 minutes
5. Turn off the heat and leave for 10 minutes
6. Stir well, mixing through half the cilantro. To serve, scatter over the rest of the cilantro and the almonds.