Nasi Briyani
HalalAromatic spiced rice cooked with ghee and saffron, served with chicken, mutton, or fish curry, dalca, acar, and papadom. A staple at Malaysian Indian Muslim restaurants.
Difficulty
hard
Prep Time
1.5 hours
Ingredients
- basmati rice
- ghee
- saffron
- cinnamon
- cardamom
- star anise
- chicken
- yogurt
- onion
- mint
Variations
- briyani ayam
- briyani kambing
- briyani ikan
- briyani gam
Did You Know
Malaysian briyani has its own unique character, often served with dalca (lentil curry with vegetables) and sweet-sour acar, which distinguish it from Indian or Middle Eastern versions.
Nutrition Facts
1 plate with chicken (420g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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