Swahili Biriyani
A flavorful and aromatic rice dish with tender meat, inspired by Swahili cuisine.
Ingredients
For the Rice
- 2cupsbasmati rice
- 4cupswater
- 1tspsalt
- 1tspturmeric powder
For the Meat Sauce
- 500gchicken or beef, cut into pieces
- 2piecelarge onions, sliced
- 2piecetomatoes, chopped
- 1cupplain yogurt
- 3clovegarlic, minced
- 1pieceginger, minced
- 1tspcumin powder
- 1tspcoriander powder
- 1tspblack pepper
- 1tspcurry powder
- 1tspsalt
- 2tbspcooking oil
- 1sprigfresh coriander leaves for garnish
How to make Swahili Biriyani
Cook the Rice
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
Boil the water, then add salt and turmeric.
Add the rice and cook until it's nearly done, about 80% cooked.
Drain any excess water and set it aside.
Prepare the Meat Sauce
Heat oil in a large pot and fry the onions until they are golden brown.
Add the garlic and ginger, stirring for 1 minute.
Add the meat, salt, and spices (cumin, coriander, black pepper, curry powder).
Stir well and cook until the meat is browned.
Add the tomatoes and cook until they soften.
Stir in the yogurt and cook for 10-15 minutes until the meat is tender.
Layer the Rice and Meat
In a large pot, place a layer of half the cooked rice.
Add a layer of the meat sauce on top.
Add the remaining rice as the final layer.
Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
Serve
Gently mix the rice and meat together before serving.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Enjoy your Swahili biriyani with salad and a side of chutney.
Tips & Tricks
For a richer flavor, marinate the meat with spices and yogurt for a few hours before cooking.
Use fresh spices for a more aromatic biriyani.
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