Mombasa Biryani
Mombasa Biryani is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish with tender meat and fragrant spices, originating from the coastal city of Mombasa in Kenya.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Fried onions - For garnish
- Fresh coriander leaves - Handful, chopped
- Ghee (clarified butter) - 3 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Bay leaf - 1
- Cloves - 3
- Cardamom pods - 3
- Cinnamon stick - 1 inch
- Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Biryani masala powder - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Yogurt - 1/2 cup
- Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tablespoons
- Tomatoes - 2 medium, chopped
- Onions - 2 large, thinly sliced
- Chicken (or meat of your choice) - 500 grams, cut into pieces
- Basmati rice - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Wash the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken (or meat) pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, biryani masala powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the yogurt and lemon juice. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the soaked and drained basmati rice to the pot. Mix gently to combine with the chicken and spices.
- Pour enough water into the pot to cover the rice by about an inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and tender.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and fried onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious Mombasa Biryani!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g