Jul 09 2026
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Thalappakatti Biryani Family Pack Recipe

Inspired by Masala Cafe
Time2h
Serves8

Make Thalappakatti Biryani Family Pack Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Basmati Rice

Marinated Chicken

Fried Onions

Spices

Method

Preparing the Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    In a large bowl, rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Soak the Rice

    Soak the rinsed rice in water for at least 30 minutes. This will help the grains cook evenly.

  3. 3

    Cook the Rice

    In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add salt and the soaked rice. Cook the rice until it's 70% done (it should still have a bite). Drain and set aside.

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 4

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a large mixing bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, chopped cilantro, mint leaves, lemon juice, and salt.

  2. 5

    Marinate the Chicken

    Add the chicken pieces to the marinade. Mix well to ensure all pieces are coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the refrigerator for best results).

Frying Onions

  1. 6

    Heat Oil

    In a frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat.

  2. 7

    Fry the Onions

    Add the sliced onions to the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried onions and drain on paper towels.

Cooking the Biryani

  1. 8

    Layering

    In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, layer half of the marinated chicken at the bottom. Add half of the partially cooked rice on top.

  2. 9

    Spices and Remaining Chicken

    Place bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom on top of the rice. Then layer the remaining marinated chicken followed by the rest of the rice.

  3. 10

    Final Cooking

    Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Cook on low heat for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors meld together.

Serving

  1. 11

    Garnish and Serve

    Once cooked, carefully fluff the biryani with a fork. Garnish with crispy fried onions, and serve hot with raita or salad.

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