Chicken biryani bake

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• Florence

  2011-03-24 20:00:39.537021

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  A really lovely recipe, great for entertaining, as it can be prepared in advance. I found that making 3/4 the recipe for 8 people was plenty. I served it with a side salad of sliced tomatoes and cucumber scattered with coriander; mango chutney and naan bread.

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• Kerry

  2011-04-06 10:22:20.567759

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• mikeogden1

  2011-04-06 20:12:05.994962

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  really easy and very tasty

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• Lynsey

  2011-04-08 21:20:22.584272

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  Tasty and easy. I missed out the spinach as didn't have any and used a good quality curry powder. Would make again with the spinach.

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• reme

  2011-04-10 15:59:24.398425

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  I agree it is a great dish for entertaining. I used less curry paste so that it would appeal to some people who are not that keen on spicy foods and it was still very tasty. Went down a treat with everyone and there was plenty left for seconds.

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• reme

  2011-04-10 16:00:06.849853

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• TrishBrighton

  2011-07-16 20:44:15.107066

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  Very nice! Didn't use almonds as my boyfriend doesn't like them but still great. Really good leftovers too!

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• Ashie Ranathunga

  2011-08-17 11:24:27.113541

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  This made my boyfriend to go crazy about biryani.... :) !!!!!!

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• Ashie Ranathunga

  2011-08-17 11:25:43.709796

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  I added fried cashewnuts instead of almonds.. very very visually appealing.. :)))))))))))) !!!!!!!!

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• AnnetteM

  2011-11-15 19:50:42.371727

  AnnetteM commented on this recipe

  Loved this. Reduced measurement down to just serve two but still enough for 4! I left out the chickpeas but added green beans, mushrooms & carrots. Also added extra tikka paste & some medium curry powder. Also only did two layers as my servin dish was quite big. This was so mch better than I thought it would be, completely surpassed any biryanis I've eaten before in Indian restaurants and I'll be doing this dish maybe with a few tweaks whenever we're fancying a curry takeaway. Tasted so much fresher & authentic!! Definitely recommend giving this one a go!

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• SavedRecipes

  2012-01-06 13:35:13.069565

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  I recommend this recipe, really flavoursome and tasty - I three quartered the recipe and had enough to make 2, good size 2 person portions - and am already looking forward to the 2nd one awaiting us in the freezer!! (i used Korma curry paste).

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• ElaineC

  2012-01-21 13:14:03.487464

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  A delicious recipe, filling colourful and easy to make.

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• ElaineC

  2012-01-21 13:14:45.295529

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• Janine

  2012-05-13 09:58:58.480172

  Janine commented on this recipe

  I found this recipe very bland.Perhaps it depends on the paste you used, I used a medium Tikka paste. I would make it again however I would really spice it up as the flavours seem to disappear when it is cooked.Also if you want to prevent the rice from becoming hard on top you would need to cover the top with foil.

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• woodycot

  2013-01-13 08:13:51.087017

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  I made this using a mixture of Madras and Balti paste, and it was perfect !! Clean plates all round. I made it in 3 dishes of 3 good portions per dish, so I could freeze the others. Any left-overs just add mayo and a few raisins for a lunchbox filling of Coronation chicken ;-)

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• Trudy

  2013-02-24 08:46:12.771227

  Trudy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Horrible and bland Sorry but i found this really bland. I followed the recipe excactly but realised when i was making the curry part it was bland so added more seasoning and some chilli to lift it, but end result was still poor. a lot of work for no taste, won't be making this one again.

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• Pj

  2013-04-08 17:24:20.461521

  Pj rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Missed out the chickpeas. Was a bit apprehensive about adding the spinach without blanching and squeezing out the water first but happy to say you can just bung it in and it doesn't make the dish runny. Fabulous make-ahead recipe which also freezes well.

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 skinless chicken breasts , chopped into chunks
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs , chopped into chunks
• 2 onions , sliced
• 4 tbsp curry paste (we used korma and tikka masala)
• 300g cauliflower , chopped into small florets
• 700ml chicken stock
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 400g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
• 200g natural yogurt
• 300g spinach
• 400g basmati rice , cooked following pack instructions
• 5 tbsp flaked almonds

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Serves 8

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Prep 10 mins

Cook 1 hr 15 mins

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 skinless chicken breasts , chopped into chunks
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs , chopped into chunks
• 2 onions , sliced
• 4 tbsp curry paste (we used korma and tikka masala)
• 300g cauliflower , chopped into small florets
• 700ml chicken stock
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 400g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
• 200g natural yogurt
• 300g spinach
• 400g basmati rice , cooked following pack instructions
• 5 tbsp flaked almonds

PER SERVING

463 kcalories, protein 40g, carbohydrate 54g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 5g, sugar 7g, salt 1.31 g

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