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    Chicken Kofta Dum Biryani

    Posted on Nov 20, 2016 · Last Updated on Oct 25, 2023 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Chicken Kofta Biryani is prepared with minced chicken balls. Cooked meatballs are layered with rice and masala to perfection.

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    Chicken Kofta Biryani

    Chicken Kofta Dum Biryani is a flavorful biryani that will definitely satisfy the Sunday ritual. Yes Sundays are meant for Biryani. We can prepare Kofta biryani using either lamb or chicken. I am using minced chicken for this recipe. Now let’s get started.

    Biryani Process

    Cooking biryani is an art. The first and foremost thing to keep in mind is it is not complicated as it looks.

    We can break down the biryani making process into the below steps.

    • Prep Ingredients and Rice
    • Prepare Saffron Milk, Fried Onions, fried Cashewnuts
    • Cook Basmati Rice
    • Prepare Biryani Masala
    • Layer Biryani
    • Dum Cooking

    With few preps, all these steps are easily done. Cooking the best biryani takes a few trials so keep cooking.

    How to make Chicken Kofta Biryani

    Prepare the Kofta / Meat balls

    In a mixing bowl add minced chicken. Clean well and add. To this add ginger garlic paste, Red Chili powder, Garam Masala, Cumin powder, Turmeric powder and required Salt.

    Next add corn flour. Also add finely chopped Cilantro and Onion.

    Combine everything until mixed. Shape them into equal sized balls. You can use 1 tbsp or 1.5tbsp to of meatball base to shape. Making big meatballs will make them undercooked in the middle portion. Hence I prefer small sized balls

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    Air Fryer Method & Stove Top Method

    Preheat the air fryer to 200 C / 400 F for 5 mins. Spray in some oil and arrange the meatballs. Air fry at 180 C / 356 F for 16 mins. Flip once halfway and brush with oil as needed.

    If cooking in stove top you add oil to a frying pan. Once its hot add the meatballs and deep fry until its crisp and cooked.

    Cook Rice for Biryani

    Wash 2 cups of basmati rice or seeraga samba rice in water 3 or 4 times or until the water is clear and set aside.

    In a pan add water and start cooking. To the water add the whole spices. Add in salt and oil and bring everything to a boil.

    Once the water starts boiling add the soaked rice and cook until the rice is 95 % cooked. Switch off the stove and let it rest for 5 mins.

    Drain the excess water and then spread the cooked rice on a wide plate and let it cool.

    cook rice for biryani
    Masala for Biryani

    Heat a biryani pot with oil. Once it heats up add in fennel seeds and then Bay leaves, Cinnamon sticks, Cloves, and Cardamom. Let it splutter.

    Then add in sliced onions and Saute untill the onions are soft.

    Next, add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till they become soft.

    Next, add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves.

    Add Mint and coriander leaves, Saute for a min or till they shrink.

    Now add the spice powders. I am using Chilli powder, Garam Masala, Cumin powder, and Salt. Mix well and cook for a min.

    Now add in the curd/ yogurt.

    Combine and cook till the oil separates, Add Lemon Juice and Kewra water if using. Finally add ¾ of the cooked kofta ballas and combine with the masala. Cook for 2 mins and switch off the flame.

    Layer the Biryani

    In a bowl add milk and Saffron. Let it rest for 30 mins. Chop Coriander leaves and keep them ready as well. Fry onions , Cashew nuts and keep them ready as well.

    On top of the prepared biryani masala , spread half of the cooked rice.

    Top it with saffron milk, Chopped coriander leaves , fried onions, fried cashew nuts and the remaining chicken meatballs.

    Top it with the remaining rice. Sprinkle in saffron milk, coriander leaves, fried cashew nuts and fried onion. Close the biryani pot. I used my Dutch oven.

    Switch on the stove to a very low flame and then place an iron dosa pan or a heavy iron pan and then place the biryani pot on top. Cook in the lowest flame for 20 mins and switch off.

    Let the pot remain closed for another 30 mins and then open.

    Gently fluff the rice. Delicious chicken Kofta biryani is now ready.

    Tips & Variations

    • Tastes best when served with any Raita.
    • It would be an awesome and filling Sunday Lunch.

    Serving Suggestions

    A good biryani tastes best by itself. A few classic adds ons are Raita, Biryani Brijal thokku. Additionally with a few sliced onions, lemon wedges, and boiled egg if you prefer.

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    Chicken Kofta Biryani

    Chicken Kofta Biryani is prepared with minced chicken balls. Cooked meatballs are layered with rice and masala to perfection.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time1 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 395kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    Chicken Kofta Balls

    • 400 gm Minced Chicken
    • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala
    • ½ tsp Cumin powder
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
    • Salt as needed
    • 3 tbsp Corn Flour
    • 2 tbsp Cilantro Coriander leaves finely chopped
    • 1 Onion finely chopped
    • Oil as needed for brushing

    For Cooking Rice

    • Water as needed
    • 1 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 1 Star Anise
    • 3 Cloves
    • 3 Cardamom
    • Salt to taste

    Saffron Milk

    • ¼ cup Milk luke warm
    • Saffron a generous pinch

    Biryani Masala

    • 2 tbsp Oil
    • 1 tbsp Ghee
    • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
    • 1 Bay leaf
    • 4 Cardamom
    • 1 Star Anise
    • 4 Cloves
    • 2 inch Cinnamon stick
    • 15 Cashewnuts
    • 2 Onion medium sized sliced
    • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
    • ½ cup Mint Leaves
    • ½ cup Coriander Leaves
    • 3 Tomato
    • 1 tbsp Chilli powder
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
    • ½ tsp Cumin Powder
    • Salt as needed
    • ⅓ cup Yogurt / Curd
    • 1 tsp Kewra Water
    • 2 tsp Lemon Juice

    Instructions 

    Prepare the Kofta / Meat balls

    • In a mixing bowl add minced chicken. Clean well and add.
    • To this add ginger garlic paste, Red Chili powder, Garam Masala, Cumin powder, Turmeric powder and required Salt.
    • Next add corn flour.
    • Also add finely chopped Cilantro and Onion.
    • Combine everything until mixed.
    • Shape them into equal sized balls. You can use 1 tbsp or 1.5tbsp to of meatball base to shape. Making big meatballs will make them undercooked in the middle portion. Hence I prefer small sized balls

    Air Fryer Method & Stove Top Method

    • Preheat the air fryer to 200 C / 400 F for 5 mins. Spray in some oil and arrange the meatballs. Air fry at 180 C / 356 F for 16 mins. Flip once halfway and brush with oil as needed.
    • If cooking in stove top you add oil to a frying pan. Once its hot add the meatballs and deep fry until its crisp and cooked.

    Cook Rice for Biryani

    • Wash 2 cups of basmati rice or seeraga samba rice in water 3 or 4 times or until the water is clear and set aside.
    • In a pan add water and start cooking. To the water add the whole spices. Add in salt and oil and bring everything to a boil.
    • Once the water starts boiling add the soaked rice and cook until the rice is 95 % cooked. Switch off the stove and let it rest for 5 mins.
    • Drain the excess water and then spread the cooked rice on a wide plate and let it cool.

    Masala For Biryani

    • Heat a biryani pot with oil. Once it heats up add in fennel seeds and then Bay leaves, Cinnamon sticks, Cloves, and Cardamom. Let it splutter.
    • Then add in sliced onions and Saute untill the onions are soft. Next, add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves.
    • Add Mint and coriander leaves, Saute for a min or till they shrink.
    • Next, add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till they become soft.
    • Now add the spice powders. I am using Chilli powder, Garam Masala, Cumin powder, and Salt. Mix well and cook for a min.
    • Now add in the curd/ yogurt.
    • Combine and cook till the oil separates, Add Lemon Juice and Kewra water if using.
    • finally add ¾ of the cooked kofta ballas and combine with the masala. Cook for 2 mins and switch off the flame.

    Layer the Biryani

    • In a bowl add milk and Saffron. Let it rest for 30 mins. Chop Coriander leaves and keep them ready as well. Fry onions , Cashew nuts and keep them ready as well.
    • On top of the prepared biryani masala , spread half of the cooked rice.
    • Top it with saffron milk, Chopped coriander leaves , fried onions, fried cashew nuts and the remaining chicken meatballs.
    • Top it with the remaining rice. Sprinkle in saffron milk, coriander leaves, fried cashew nuts and fried onion. Close the biryani pot. I used my Dutch oven.
    • Switch on the stove to a very low flame and then place an iron dosa pan or a heavy iron pan and then place the biryani pot on top. Cook in the lowest flame for 20 mins and switch off.
    • Let the pot remain closed for another 30 mins and then open.
    • Gently fluff the rice. Delicious chicken Kofta biryani is now ready.

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    Notes

    • Tastes best when served with any Raita.
    • It would be an awesome and filling Sunday Lunch.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.4g | Protein: 20.4g | Fat: 17.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 710mg | Fiber: 26.5g | Sugar: 4.3g | Calcium: 405mg | Iron: 6mg
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

    Note: This post is originally from 2016. Its now updated with new Recipe card, Pictures and video.

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