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Healthy biryani

Healthy biryani
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 400g skinless, boneless free-range chicken breast, cut into 4 - 5cm pieces
  • 1 cup of medium onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of masala salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup of uncooked brown basmati rice
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water
  • 1/3 cup of golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup of sliced almonds
  • 4 lime wedges
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan and place chicken to cook for 3 minutes.
  2. Add onion and jalapeño, and sauté for 3 minutes.
  3. Add ginger, masala salt, cumin, salt, and garlic. Leave for 30 seconds.
  4. Add tomato, rice, raisins, and water, then bring to boil.
  5. Cover, reduce heat, and let simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is soft.
  6. Sprinkle with almonds and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.