Amma's Kerala Chicken Biryani
There are countless versions of this layered classic, but Chef Meena stays close to home, drawing on a treasured recipe passed down from her mother. Chicken thighs are simmered in a lush curry laced with green chilies and freshly ground garam masala, then nestled between layers of spiced basmati rice. Flecked with toasted cashews and sweet raisins, it's topped with golden-fried onions and a boiled egg for added creaminess. On the side: a cooling raita studded with chopped tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro to balance the heat.
Nutritional facts
Protein
37g
Carbs
75g
Calories
760kcal
Fat
37g
Ingredients
Chicken Thigh, Turmeric, Butter, Red Onion, Plum Tomato, Plain Yogurt, Golden Raisins, Garam Masala, Cashews, Cinnamon Stick, Cilantro, Corn Starch, Egg, Onion, Basmati Rice, Ginger Garlic Paste, Kosher Salt, Thai Green Peppers, Clarified Butter, Clove, Canola Oil, Spice, Cardamom, Green, Whole
Contains milk, eggs, cashews.
Reviews
4.4
Based on 99 reviews
Madison · 12/08/25
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About Meena Sreenivas
Chef Meena Sreenivas is a professionally trained chef who took her love for cooking to the next level thanks to a great education and mentoring from the chefs at Hudson County Community College's Culinary Arts Institute in Jersey City, New Jersey. She grew up watching her mom and grandmother cook authentic South Indian dishes from her homeland of Kerala. This passion drove her to experiment with cooking the food of her culture while also incorporating other cuisines that we all know and love. Sreenivas's dishes are influenced by a mix of traditional Indian, French, and American cuisines. She has ideas and dishes with no boundaries, and creates flavors for your palate made with the professionalism of a true chef but also the heart of a home cook.
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