History

Biryani dish is said to be a food made by the Muslim community in Indian/Persian region. So it’s no surprise that this delicious recipe has made its way to the Muslim community as part Mindanao cuisine. Biryani is basically a fried rice dish with bits of chicken or seafood and other spices.

Recipe

• 600 gm boiled basmati rice
• 4 tablespoon minced mint leaves
• salt as required
• 2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 2 tablespoon tomato puree
• 400 gm thinly sliced white onion
• 8 green cardamom
• 1 tablespoon milk

• 1 kilograms chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 2 pinches saffron
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 4 sliced & slit green chilli
• 320 gm chopped tomato
• 2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 6 tablespoon refined oil

For Marination

• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 6 tablespoon plain greek yogurt

1 teaspoon powdered turmeric