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Nasi Biriyani

A dish to satisfy all the taste buds, this Nasi Biryani recipe is a tasty favourite that you need on your menu. Learn how to master this dish today.

Nasi Biriyani – - Recipe

Ingredients

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Chicken Marinate:

Preparing Savoury Rice:

To Serve:

  • Cashew nuts, Roasted and whole
  • Raisins
  • Coriander Leaves - fresh
  • Grated Lime Zest

Preparation

  1. Chicken Marinate:

    • Portion each whole chicken into 8 or 10 pieces. Marinate using corn oil, Knorr Chicken Seasoning Powder, garlic, ginger, yoghurt and Knorr Lime Seasoning Powder. Allow to absorb flavours for 12 hours minimum.
    • Place marinated chicken into casserole or oven dish and cook covered with lid or foil for 30 minutes
    • Finally grill chicken un-covered for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

  2. Preparing Savoury Rice:

    • Sweat off the onions in ghee before adding the garlic, ginger and chilli and cook till soft.
    • Add the spices whole and ground, cook for 2 minutes to allow flavours and aromas to come through.
    • Add the lemongrass and Pandan leaves, cook for 3-4 minutes more.
    • Once all the ingredients are well mixed and cooking, add evaporated milk and water. Add the Knorr Chicken Seasoning Powder into the pot and dissolve.
    • Finally add saffron and the un-soaked rice. Cover with a lid or foil and cook for 15 minutes on low to medium heat or until rice is tender.
    • Take 50% of the coriander, raisins and nuts and mix through the rice. Make sure to remove the Pandan leaves and lemon grass before serving.

  3. To Serve:

    • Layer the chicken portions onto of the rice and sprinkle the additional nuts, raisins, lime zest and herbs. Garnish with fresh lime wedges.