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Chicken Biryani

Name: Chicken Biryani
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4-6 people
Cuisine: South Asian
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces; 600g of rice; 1,280g of water; 6 medium-sized onions, finely sliced; 6 tomatoes, finely chopped; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 2 tbsps garam masala; 2 tbsps cumin seeds; Salt to taste; 4 tbsp cooking oil; 1 bunch of coriander leaves, washed; 1 bunch of mint leaves, taken off the stalks and washed; 2-3 green chilies

A delicious and cherished Kenyan recipe with a rich history, passed down through generations. Layers of aromatic rice and spiced chicken cooked using the traditional dham method.

Prep: 20 mins🔥Cook: 40-50 mins🍽️Serves: 4-6 people

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