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Zanzibari Chicken Biryani
Over the centuries Zanzibar’s colourful cuisine has been a melting pot of far-flung cultures and spice trading - even Zanzibar’s name evokes exotic aromas and exciting flavours. Here we’ve got an Indian-influenced dish of chicken biryani, although unlike a traditional biryani, the fragrant rice and chicken curry are cooked separately and in Zanzibari restaurants would be assembled to order. On the side we’ve got a rich coconut dhal, a hot and tangy date chutney and chilli salt fruit which is often served as a snack on the island.
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35 mins
1 hr 15 mins
3/5
In stock
£8.67
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Over the centuries Zanzibar’s colourful cuisine has been a melting pot of far-flung cultures and spice trading - even Zanzibar’s name evokes exotic aromas and exciting flavours. Here we’ve got an Indian-influenced dish of chicken biryani, although unlike a traditional biryani, the fragrant rice and chicken curry are cooked separately and in Zanzibari restaurants would be assembled to order. On the side we’ve got a rich coconut dhal, a hot and tangy date chutney and chilli salt fruit which is often served as a snack on the island. 
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Recipe
35 mins
1 hr 15 mins
3/5
High Effort
Chicken
Rice/Grains
Dietary
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Taste Profile
Fragrant
Hot
Rich
Tangy
Origin
African
Zanzibar
Chicken Marinade: coriander, fennel, cumin, black pepper, turmeric, fenugreek, garlic, nutmeg, cloves
Curry Ground Spices: cumin, Kashmiri chilli, coriander, fennel, turmeric, black pepper, cloves, fenugreek
Rice Spices: cloves, green cardamon, cinnamon
Chilli Salt: mild chilli flakes, salt, oil
Dhal Spices: cumin, brown MUSTARD, turmeric
Date Chutney Spices: red bell pepper, chilli, mild chilli flakes, garlic, oil, salt
Tamarind Blend: tamarind (tamarind and cornstarch), amchur
May contain CELERY and SESAME. Allergens are listed in CAPITALS
Curry Ground Spices: cumin, Kashmiri chilli, coriander, fennel, turmeric, black pepper, cloves, fenugreek
Rice Spices: cloves, green cardamon, cinnamon
Chilli Salt: mild chilli flakes, salt, oil
Dhal Spices: cumin, brown MUSTARD, turmeric
Date Chutney Spices: red bell pepper, chilli, mild chilli flakes, garlic, oil, salt
Tamarind Blend: tamarind (tamarind and cornstarch), amchur
May contain CELERY and SESAME. Allergens are listed in CAPITALS
- 4 chicken legs or large thighs
- 2 large onions
- 4 cloves of garlic
- Fresh ginger
- 3 tomatoes
- ½ cucumber
- ½ medium pineapple (or 200g ready-prepared)
- 2 limes
- 100g pitted dates
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 200ml full fat coconut milk
- 200g red lentils
- 300g basmati or long grain rice
Product Rating (1):
Lovely thick and rich curry sauce, with plenty of sweet and spicy sides to mix things up a bit. Would definitely recommend
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We're so pleased to hear how much you loved the combination and contrast of flavours in this Zanzibari dish, Andrew - thanks for your lovely review!