## Thalapakattu Chicken Biryani Recipe (Tamil Nadu Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Thalapakattu Chicken Biryani Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Tamil Nadu Main Course**, this dish is **Non Vegeterian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 2 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 50 minutes
**Cuisine:** Tamil Nadu
**Course:** Main Course
**Diet:** Non Vegeterian
### Ingredients for Thalapakattu Chicken Biryani Recipe:
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 2 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
* 3 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
* 3 Cloves (Laung)
* 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 3 Mace (Javitri)
* 3 Dagad phool (/pathar phool/black stone flower)
* 1 Star anise
* 1/2 kg Chicken – cut into medium sized pieces
* 1 cup Seeraga (Jeeraga) Samba rice
* 1 Onion – chopped
* 3 Green Chillies – slit
* 1 Tomato – chopped
* 1 teaspoon Ginger – grated
* 2 teaspoons Garlic – minced
* 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1 tablespoon Red Chilli powder
* 1/4 cup Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – chopped
* 2 tablespoons Mint Leaves (Pudina) – chopped
* 1-1/2 cup Water
* Salt – to taste
* Sunflower Oil – to cook
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Thalapakattu Chicken Biryani Recipe:
1. wash and clean the chicken thoroughly.
2. Wash and soak the seeraga samba rice in water for a minimum of 30 minutes.
3. In a mixer-jar, combine the cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, mace, black stone slower and star anise blender and powder it coarsely.
4. Set aside.
5. Heat oil in a pressure cooker on medium flame, add in onions and green chillies.
6. Saute it till the onions are translucent.
7. Add in ginger and garlic paste and saute for a minute.
8. Add the tomatoes and mix well, now add salt, turmeric, chilli powder, and coriander powder.
9. Mix everything well.
10. Add the ground biryani masala and mix well.
11. Add the chicken and saute well for 5 to 10 minutes or till the chicken is at least half way done, for about 5-7 minutes.
12. At this stage, add the rice to the pressure cooker, add one and half cup water.
13. Cover and pressure cook for 2 whistle on high and simmer for 5 minutes.
14. Open the lid once the pressure has released naturally.
15. Serve Thalapakattu Chicken Biryani Recipe with Burani Raita Recipe for a hearty weekend meal.
### Tips for the Best Thalapakattu Chicken Biryani Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Thalapakattu Chicken Biryani Recipe recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!
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