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.

Ingredients
Chicken Marinate:
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Chicken, whole 3.0 kg
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Corn Oil 100.0 g
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Garlic - minced 120.0 g
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Ginger, minced 120.0 g
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Plain yoghurt 300.0 g
Preparing Savoury Rice:
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Ghee 200.0 g
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Onion, julienne 400.0 g
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Garlic - minced
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Ginger, minced
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Green chilli 5.0 g
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Bay leaves 1.0 g
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Clove, whole 2.0 g
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Cumin seeds 5.0 g
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Cardamom, whole 5.0 g
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Cinnamon Stick 2.0 g
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Nutmeg 5.0 g
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Black pepper, whole 5.0 g
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Chinese 5 spice, ground 5.0 g
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Turmeric powder 5.0 g
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Lemongrass 5.0 g
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Pandan Leaf (Rampe) 5.0 g
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Evaporated milk 100.0 ml
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Water 1800.0 ml
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Savory Rice
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Basmati rice 2.0 kg
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Coriander Leaves - fresh 80.0 g
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Grated Lime Zest 30.0 g
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Raisins 250.0 g
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Cashew nuts, Roasted and whole 250.0 g
To Serve:
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Cashew nuts, Roasted and whole
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Raisins
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Coriander Leaves - fresh
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Grated Lime Zest
Preparation
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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.
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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.
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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.