Recipe(tried): Sri Owens Chicken Biriani

sorry it should have been spelt as "BIRIANI". here is an example of the chicken version. Hope it is as close as to what you are looking for. if not, keep on searching. good luck.

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Sri Owens Chicken Biriani

Serves 4

Ingredients...

8-10 oz basmati rice, rinsed
2 tbsps olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
tsp. cayenne pepper
tsp. ground cumin

To Garnish...

1 tbsp fried shallots
2 tbsps toasted flaked almonds
1 tsp. ground coriander
a pinch of nutmeg
tsp. ground cinnamon
tsp. turmeric
6 fl oz natural yogurt
1 tsp. sugar
3 tbsp raisins or sultanas
salt and black pepper

Instructions...

1. Boil the rice in 3 pts water with a little salt for 8 minutes,
stirring once and keeping
the water at a rolling boil. Drain and reserve. Meanwhile, thinly
slice the chicken
breasts.

2. In a large saucepan or casserole with a tight fitting lid heat the
oil and fry the
shallots, ginger and garlic for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. Add the chicken, raise the heat and stir fry for 3 minutes. Add
all the ground spices
and stir again for a few seconds.

4. Add the yogurt and stir for one minute, then add the sugar and
raisins or sultanas
and stir again. Check seasoning.

5. Put the rice on top then cover the saucepan with foil or a damp
tea towel and put the
lid on tightly. Reduce the heat to low and cook undisturbed for 10
minutes. Remove
from heat and rest, still covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle
with the garnishes
and serve.

A rather involved cooking process, but definitely rewarding!