Indian Chicken And Rice Dish Food

ONE POT CURRY CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a bowl, add lemon juice and 1/2 tsp salt. Add chicken, coat in lemon, sprinkle 1/2 tsp of curry powder and 1/4 tsp garam masala and set aside while we prep rest of ingredients.
• In a food processor, add onion, garlic, ginger (if not using paste) and process or grate to coarse texture mix. Set aside. Also, wash rice under running water, soak in fresh clean water and set aside.
• Heat oil in heavy bottom pan, add chicken seasoned skin side down. Reserve lemon juice of bowl. Sear chicken on high heat for 3 minutes each side or until skin is crisp caramelized. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
• In the same hot oil, add onion mixture and saute until onions are soft and started to change color (amber), just caramelize at the edges. (about 4 minutes) Don't let them too brown.
• Now, add remaining 1/4 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp curry powder, cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds. Then add mace, star anise, cayenne, with 1/2 tsp of salt, reserved lemon juice, and grated tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are soft, cooked, and oil starts to show on edges. (about 4 minutes)
• Add in rice (drain soaking water) and fresh 3 cups of water with half of chopped cilantro (3 tbsp), and mix well. Return chicken on top of rice, and bring to boil. Cover with tight lid, and cook for 12 minutes on medium heat.
• After 12 minutes, switch-off heat and leave pot covered for 5 minutes. Now, remove chicken, fold in remaining cilantro, return chicken to pan and cover to keep warm until ready to serve!

CHICKEN BIRYANI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the potatoes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is soft and golden. Add chili, pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. Fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. It may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan.
• When the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. Cover and cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. There should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking. If necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to reduce the gravy.
• Wash rice well and drain in colander for at least 30 minutes.
• In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil (or ghee) and fry the onions until they are golden. Add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice. Stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
• In a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and salt. When the mixture is hot pour it over the rice and stir well. Add the chicken mixture and the potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. Bring to boil. Cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid or stir while cooking. Spoon biryani onto a warm serving dish.