When it comes to chicken biryani in Kolkata, potatoes are a must!!

The extra-large potatoes, thoroughly infused with the sauce, are absolutely delicious.

Ingredients (1-2 servings)
▼Meat portion
・Chicken thigh meat 300g
・Potatoes 2 (160-180g)
・Onion 1/2 (200g)
・Cherry tomatoes 4 (40g)
・Garlic 2 cloves (grated)
・Ginger 2 cloves (grated)
・Water 200ml
・Milk 2 tablespoons
・Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
・Salt 1 teaspoon

A. Whole Spices
Cardamom 5 pods
Cloves 5 pods
Cinnamon 5cm
Black peppercorns 10 grains
Star anise 2 pods
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon

Powdered Spices
Cumin 2 teaspoons
Coriander 2 teaspoons
Chili pepper 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric 1/2 teaspoon

▼ Rice Part
Basmati rice 200g (wash and soak for 30 minutes)
Water 1.5L
Salt 1 tablespoon

B. Whole Spices
Cardamom 5 pods
Cinnamon 5cm
Cloves 5 pods

Optional
Meeta attar a few drops

▼ Meat Part
① Heat oil in a frying pan and add A. Whole Spices.
② When the cardamom pods start to swell, sauté the onions. (Making Fried Onions)
③ Once the onions start to brown, sauté the cherry tomatoes, garlic, and ginger.
④ When the tomatoes have started to break down, add the meat, powdered spices, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and sauté lightly.
⑤ Add 200ml of water, milk, and potatoes. Once it boils, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
(Check periodically to make sure the water level isn't too low. The final amount of broth should be about 5mm from the bottom of the pot.)
▼Rice Part
⑥ Bring 1.5L of water, 1 tablespoon of salt, and whole spices to a boil. Add the well-drained rice and cook for 6 minutes. Start the timer as soon as you add the rice.
⑦ After 6 minutes, drain the water well using a sieve and place the cooked rice on top of ⑤. Drizzle with Meeta Atta if desired.
⑧ Cover and cook over medium heat for 1 minute, then low heat for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it steam for 15 minutes.
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CEO of Korinkan Co., Ltd., a specialty store for spice beginners. With the motto "Making spice curry easier to make at home," she develops and sells original spice sets for beginners, writes recipe books, and works extensively with major companies on product development, marketing, and consulting. Her books have sold a total of 450,000 copies (as of July 2026), with 21 titles in total.
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