Non vegKarnataka
Donne biryani
Green biryani with mint, coriander and jeera samba rice, served in a leaf cup.
75 minTime
36 gProtein each
hotSpice
0.3hPlan ahead. Soak for 0.3 hours first; the 75 minutes come after.
Biryani in a leaf cupMake it your way
Grandma's wayJeera samba rice and green masala.
The original679kcalsame
36 gproteinsame
3 gfibresame
75minutessame
Seeraga samba rice2 cups jeera samba
Chicken, curry cut (bone in chicken, small pieces)750 g
Mint leaves1 cup
Coriander leaves (cilantro)1½ cups
Green chilli6
Ginger garlic paste2 tbsp
Onion2 medium
Tomato1 medium
Curd (plain yogurt, natural yoghurt)½ cup
Whole spicescinnamon, cloves, cardamom, star anise, bay leaf
Ghee2 tbsp
Cooking oil (vegetable oil)3 tbsp
Lemon juice1 tbsp
Water3½ cups
Saltto tasteMethod
- 1Grind mint, coriander, green chillies and ginger garlic paste to a smooth green paste.
- 2Heat oil and ghee, fry whole spices and onions until golden. Add the green paste and fry 3 minutes.
- 3Add tomato, chicken, curd and salt and cook 10 minutes.
- 4Add water and lemon, bring to a boil, add soaked rice. Pressure cook 1 whistle on low; rest 10 minutes.
Serve it like thisFluff gently with a fork and serve hot on a wide plate, with raita or a side next to it.