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    Royal Special Biryani

    Royal India Restaurant Royal Special Biryani

    List of Ingredients





    2 cups basmati rice
    4 cups water
    1 tablespoon cumin seeds
    4 bay leaf
    4 small cinnamon stick
    4 green cardamom pod
    1 tablespoon canola oil
    Gravy (see recipe)
    16 pieces boiled chicken
    16 pieces of boiled lamb
    16 boiled shrimp, shells removed, deveined
    1 teaspoon garam masala
    Pinch of red chili powder, or to taste
    Pinch of salt, or to taste

    Combine rice, water, cumin seed, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and green cardamom with oil in pot. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until all liquid is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.

    Recipe



    Prepare gravy.

    Add gravy to chicken, lamb and shrimp. Combine gravy mixture with rice mixture and cook just until mixture is heated through. Add garam masala, chili powder and salt. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

    Gravy
    2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil
    2 to 3 medium onions, chopped
    4 to 5 pinches cumin seed
    Pinch of cilantro
    2 medium-sized fresh tomatoes, chopped
    8 to 10 tablespoons whipping cream

    Combine oil, onions, cumin seed and cilantro in skillet or pot and cook until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until soft. Add cream, transfer to blender and puree. Add water if needed to thin mixture. Should be the consistency of a thin gravy.

 

 

 


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