As the name suggests, the origin of Calicut Chicken Biryani lies in Calicut. Calicut or Kozhikode is a city in Kerala which is famous for its spice plantations and availability of ginger in abundance.
The origin of Biryani, as we all know, can be traced way back to the Mughal Era. It is said that the Mughals were the ones who introduced this heavenly dish in our country. It is a rice preparation cooked with any kind of meat.
Biryani is a complete main dish by itself and serves as a stomach-filling meal. Biryani can be made in a variety of styles as it gets easily influenced by a cook's own way of cooking.
The distinctive feature of Calicut Chicken Biryani is that each section of the dish is cooked individually. All of it is then layered on top of each other at the last stage.
To allow the flavors to infuse into each other, the layers are then cooked together for a little longer. It is a step by step process but its irresistible aroma can make you drool easily. The alternate layers in the Calicut Biryani allow you to relish the flavor of each grain. The presence of distinct flavors from the south, with spices like turmeric, cumin, and ginger helps you to digest it easily.
The addition of fresh herbs like mint, coriander, and curry leaves accentuates the health quotient and refreshing taste of this dish. Being a dish made from chicken, it is abundant in proteins and the rice gives you the required dose of carbohydrates.
Steaming hot biryani fills the whole house with a sense of craving. Tiny chopped tomatoes, onions and cucumbers added to curd, called as Pachadi, can be served along to make it a winning combination.
Garnishing the dish with fried onions and lemon wedges make it look even more appealing. The Calicut Chicken Biryani is a good option for special occasions and birthdays. Moreover, this scrumptious one-dish meal can be eaten to your heart's content and in a guilt-free way!
If you like this, try some of our other Biryani recipes: Chettinad Chicken Biryani, Mutton Biryani with Coconut Milk, Sindhi Biryani, Ambur Biryani
