1

To begin making Thalapakattu Chicken Biryani Recipe, wash and clean the chicken thoroughly. 

2

Wash and soak the seeraga samba rice in water for a minimum of 30 minutes. 

3

In a mixer-jar, combine the cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, mace, black stone slower and star anise blender and powder it coarsely. Set aside.

4

Heat oil in a pressure cooker on medium flame, add in onions and green chillies. Saute it till the onions are translucent. Add in ginger and garlic paste and saute for a minute.

5

Add the tomatoes and mix well, now add salt, turmeric, chilli powder, and coriander powder. Mix everything well.

6

Add the ground biryani masala and mix well. Add the chicken and saute well for 5 to 10 minutes or till the chicken is at least half way done, for about 5-7 minutes. 

7

At this stage, add the rice to the pressure cooker, add one and half cup water. Cover and pressure cook for 2 whistle on high and simmer for 5 minutes. 

8

Open the lid once the pressure has released naturally. 

9

Serve Thalapakattu Chicken Biryani Recipe with Burani Raita Recipe for a hearty weekend meal.

Note:

It is best made with seeraga samba rice which is a typical rice used for south Indian biryanis.