Easy Arabian Mandi Biryani Recipe
Mandi is a traditional dish originated in Yemen consists of meat and rice cooked in a pit resembling a clay oven or tandoor. The word Mandi is derived from the Arabian word 'Nudaa' meaning 'Dew' owing to the soft texture of the meat.
- Servings: 3
Source: Indrani's food and technology blog
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- basmati rice
- grams of chicken pieces
- teaspoon turmeric powder
- cumin seeds
- to 6 cardamom pieces
- cinnamon stick
- star anise
- black peppercorns
- bay leaves
- mace
- dried black lemon
- tablespoon lemon juice
- teaspoon salt
- tablespoon mandi spice mix
- tablespoon olive oil
- tablespoon cooking oil
- For the mandi rice
- green cardamom
- Turmeric powder
- salt
- or 3 pieces of chicken with bones or 1 cup chicken stock
- dry brown lemon
- of freshwater
- chicken stock
- medium onion sliced
- ginger garlic paste
- mandi spice mix
- tomato pureed
- green chili