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Malaysian basmati rice biryani

Malaysian basmati rice biryani

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A fragrant basmati rice biryani, cooked with ghee, cinnamon, mint, and curry leaves: a unique and colorful dish perfect for the whole table.

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Recipe from Putera Luqman Tunku Andre, Aurora, Rulwarih (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Malaysian biryani is prepared in a single pot: the basmati rice is first fried in ghee with spices, then cooked with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and yogurt. It is fragrant and beautifully colored, and can be served as is or with a curry.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time35 min
  • Total55 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodMijotage
  • Estimated cost$9.96 $1.66 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $2.46
  • $3.17
  • $0.44
  • $0.69

For cooking

  • $0.42
  • $0.66
  • $0.06
  • $0.95
  • $1.11

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a separate bowl, combine the onions, tomatoes, and green peppers. ≈ 4 min
  2. Heat the ghee in a pan.
  3. Return to the curry leaves and cinnamon sticks until they have released their aroma.
  4. Add the chopped onions and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  5. Then, add the blended tomatoes and green peppers. ≈ 3 min
  6. Add the yogurt and mint. ≈ 3 min
  7. Add the rice and cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. Pour: Add sufficient water. ≈ 3 min
  9. Add the salt and food coloring, then mix thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  10. When the rice is cooked, sprinkle with fresh peas and fried onions. ≈ 2 min
  11. Cover the pot. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Malaysian basmati rice biryani

  • 1 kg of basmati rice, washed$2.46
  • 3 tablespoons of ghee$3.17
  • 3 large onions$0.44
  • 2 tomatoes$0.69
  • A few green peas$0.42
  • A few mint leaves and a few curry leaves.$0.66
  • A pinch of salt$0.06
  • A small amount of yellow food coloring$0.95
  • A little bit of fried onions$1.11

Total$9.96

that's $1.66 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 kg of basmati rice, washed
  • 3 tablespoons of ghee
  • 3 large onions
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 3 green chili peppers
  • 2 tablespoons of yogurt
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • A few green peas
  • A few mint leaves and a few curry leaves.
  • A pinch of salt
  • A small amount of yellow food coloring
  • A little bit of fried onions

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