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Special Chicken biryani

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            Making a good chicken biryani is just very simple and this recipe is perfect for a home preparation .This is easier then any dum biryani since it needs no sauteing of spices or meat .Just mix all the ingredients and cook on a slow dum process ,trapping the steam to retain the aroma .             To get an authentic flavor and taste , do use all the mentioned ingredients and if desired can substitute ghee for oil .   Ingredients Serves 5 12/2 tsp fresh ginger ,chopped 11/2 crushed fresh garlic 1 tsp chilly powder 11/2 tsp green turmeric 2 tsp salt 5 cardamom pods , crushed 300 ml plain yogurt 1-5 chicken , cut into pieces 150 ml milk  1 tsp saffron threads  6 tsp ghee 2 onions,sliced 450 g Basmati rice 2 cinnamon sticks  4 black peppercorns 1 tsp black cumin seeds  4 fresh green chillies 4 tbsp lemon juice  2-3 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves Method ...

Greek Chicken With Rice -

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      This is one of the easiest recipes to cook , and one of the most tempting to eat .Adjust the garlic down if it's not a favorite , and the classic taste pf cheese and oregano will still make the this dish uniquely Greek . Ingredients Serves 4 8 chicken thighs 2 tbsp corn oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped 175 g long- grain rice 225 ml chicken stock 800 g  canned     chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano 12 blacks olives, pitted and chopped 55 g  Feta cheese , crumbled    fresh oregano springs, to garnish Method                1. Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole . Add the chicken ,in batches , if necessary , and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally , for 8-10 minutes or until golden .  Transfer to a plate with a perforated spoon . 2 . Add the onion , garlic , rice and 50 ml /2 fl oz of the stock to the ...

Steamed Chicken with Chilly &Coriander Butter

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Ingredients Serves 4 50 g  butter , softened 1 fresh Thai chilly , seeded and chopped 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander 4 skinless , boneless     chicken breasts , about 175 g each 350 ml chicken stock 200 g basmati rice pickled vegetables 1 carrot 1/2 cucumber 3 spring onions salt and pepper Method 1. Mix the butter with the chilly and coriander .Cut a deep slash into the side of each chicken breast to form a pocket . Spoon quarter of the flavoured butter into each pocket and place on a 30 cm /12 inch square of baking parchment . 2 . Season to taste with salt and pepper , then bring together 2 opposite sides of the paper on top , folding over to seal firmly . Twist the ends to seal . Pour the coconut milk and stock into a large pan with a steamer top . Bring to a boil . 3. Stir in the rice with a pinch of salt . Put the chicken parcels in the steamer top , cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes , stirring the rice once , until the rice is tender and the...