Rice
Mauritian Chicken Briani
About
The celebration dish of the Indo-Mauritian community, a fragrant layered rice of marinated chicken, potatoes and saffron slow-steamed in a sealed pot for weddings, Eid and Sunday tables.
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottomed pot with tight lid
- Mixing bowls
- Frying pan
- Colander
- Small bowl for saffron
Ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)1.2 kg
Aged basmati rice600 g
Plain yoghurt250 g
Onions, thinly sliced4 large
Potatoes, peeled and halved4 medium
Garlic paste2 tbsp
Ginger paste2 tbsp
Green chillies, slit3
Fresh mint leaves, chopped1 large handful
Fresh coriander, chopped1 large handful
Briani masala (garam masala blend)3 tbsp
Ground turmeric1 tsp
Cinnamon stick1
Cardamom pods4
Cloves4
Saffron threads1 pinch
Warm milk4 tbsp
Ghee4 tbsp
Vegetable oil6 tbsp
Saltto taste
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