CAPE BIRYANI/BREYANI
As a traditional Cape Malay recipe, there are dozens of variations, and even the name can be spelled in various ways: biryani, biriani, breyani, etc. It's a lightly spiced rice-based dish. It is NOT quick to make: compare it to paella. Make this dish in winter when you feel like creating something warm and comforting with accents from another country. This recipe is so traditional. It comes from our monthly food magazine ("Fresh Living", June 2010), published by one of our largest chain stores, Pick 'n Pay. I also wish to save it here on Zaar. The recipe is not easily found in our general cookbooks. Keep in mind that it is really economical and filling. You need only this dish on the table, maybe with a little container of chutney on the side. You might want to start with marinating the chicken overnight, i.e. the day before. I adjusted a few directions which I thought was a bit off. Prep time does not include marinating time.
Provided by Zurie
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 deg F/160 deg Celsius.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Mix together the buttermilk, cilantro, cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, masala and hot pepper. Pour over chicken pieces and marinate 3 hours or overnight.
- Parboil rice in 2 cups water for 20 minutes, and drain well.
- Simmer lentils in 2 cups water water for 20 minutes, and drain well.
- Heat a fair amount of oil in a saucepan, and fry onion and potatoes until softened. Add the cinnamon, ground coriander, cardamom seeds, cumin and saffron (or sub with a good pinch turmeric) and cook, stirring, for a minute. Set aside.
- Layer half the rice, followed by half each of of the lentils, and the spiced potatoes and onion in an ovenproof dish. Top with the chicken.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, top with saffron/turmeric water, and cover it all with tinfoil and a tight-fitting lid.
- Bake for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until chicken and rice are cooked through.
- Garnish with quarters of hardboiled eggs and sprinkle with cilantro/coriander leaves.
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Suman AcharyA
[email protected]This biryani was delicious! The flavors were complex and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves biryani.
Rt Ratul
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the biryani turned out great! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to experienced cooks.
Ngozi Ifeadi
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The biryani was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Nakyeyune Tracy
[email protected]This biryani was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Zaidmobile Zaid
[email protected]This was my first time making biryani, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the biryani was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Meimoona Tajamal
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Cape Malay food, and this biryani did not disappoint. The flavors were authentic and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves biryani.
Yasmin Yakeyow
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point for making Cape Malay biryani. I made a few changes to suit my own taste, but overall it was a delicious and satisfying dish.
Kayzia Dei
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my biryani didn't turn out well. The chicken was dry and the rice was mushy.
Jacob Fleming
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly.
dominika goreova
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the biryani turned out great! The flavors were rich and complex, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. My guests raved about it.
Mursaleen Memon
[email protected]Wow! This biryani was amazing! The spices were perfectly balanced and the chicken was so tender. I'm not usually a fan of biryani, but this recipe changed my mind.
rony Bai
[email protected]This Cape Malay biryani was a hit with my family! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I especially appreciated the detailed instructions, which made the process easy to follow. I will definitely be making thi