VERMICELLI CHICKEN BIRIYANI

VERMICELLI CHICKEN BIRIYANI 

INGREDIENTS 

Vermicelli - 250 gm
Boneless Chicken - 300 gm
Onion - 2
Green Chillies - 4
Cinnamon - 1/2 “ piece
Cardamoms - 2
Cloves - 2
Stone Flower - 1 Tsp
Star Anise - 1
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Tbsp 
Garam Masala Powder - 2 Tsps
Red Chilli Powder - 2 Tsps
Pepper Powder - 2 Tsps
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp
Fennel Powder - 1 Tsp 
Cashew Nuts - 10
Raisins - 15
Coriander Leaves - 1/4 cup
Mint Leaves - 3 Tbsps 
Curry Leaves - 2 Sprigs 
Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp 
Coconut Oil - 3 Tbsps 
Ghee - 3 Tbsps 
Salt - To Taste

METHOD 

Clean and wash chicken pieces thoroughly 
Chop chicken into medium sized pieces 
Slice the onions and chop the green chillies and coriander leaves 
In a pressure cooker add the coconut oil
Add in the whole spices and once they splutter add in the sliced onions and green chillies 
Sauté until the onions turn into a golden colour
Add in the ginger garlic paste and sauté until raw smell is no more 
Add in the curry leaves 3/4th of coriander and mint leaves 
Add in the spice powders salt to taste and sauté until fragrant
Add in the boneless chicken pieces and mix well
Add the water and pressure cook for 3 whistles
Set aside until pressure releases and it’s used 
In a pan heat ghee and fry the cashew nuts and raisins separately and set aside
To the same ghee add in the broken vermicelli and roast until golden 
Add required amount of water remaining coriander and mint leaves 1/4 Tsp turmeric powder lemon juice and salt to taste
Cook vermicelli as per packet instructions 
Once done switch off flame and set aside for a few minutes 
Meanwhile cook the chicken until semi dry if there’s water content 
Place the semi dry gravy over the cooked vermicelli and mix well 
Garnish with fried cashew nuts raisins and a few coriander leaves 
Serve hot

Notes:

A couple of tablespoons of yoghurt can be added if liked
Chicken can be cooked in a kadai instead of pressure cooker
Number of whistles might vary with different brands of pressure cookers available in the market 
Adjust spices to suit your taste