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Calculated Shard: 188 (from laksa188)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa188.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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Rice. Those would be the 4 words I would use to put what Swahili chicken biriyani is into perspective.\nI know that a lot of people in the West have never tried this before but please, please for the love of sweet taste buds, please try this at least once? It’s not that difficult at all, and you can brag about making something all the way from Kenya.\nWhen my sisters or friends come to visit they have a ‘food’ to-do list for me and Swahili biriyani is almost always at the top of the list!\nI have two different recipes for this meal, this is the easier version and a great starting point for a beginner.\nA quick tip: Onions can be deep-fried and frozen once cooled, to be used whenever your heart desires. Perfect for lazy cooks and\/or tired mums…(raises hand)\nHere’s the handy printable recipe and below that the video tutorial on how to make it. Happy cooking!\n1\nwhole Chicken\nCut into 8 pieces\n5\nwhole tomatoes\nchopped\n6\nonions Sliced\nDeep fried until golden and crispy\n1\nchilli\nChopped\n3\ntbsp\ntomato paste\n1-2\ntbsp\nCumin\nground\n1\ntbsp\nsugar\n1\ntsp\ncinnamon\nground\n1\/4\ntsp\ncloves\nground\n1\ntsp\ncardamom\nground\n1\ntsp\nblack pepper\n1\ntsp\nginger\ncrushed\n1\ntsp\ngarlic\ncrushed\n1 1\/2\ncup\nwater\n3\npotatoes\npeeled; halved & deep fried\n3\ntbsp\nCoriander\nroughly chopped\n1\nchilli\nchopped\n1\/2\ncup\nMala\nor natural yoghurt\nIn a thick bottomed pan, add 1 tbsp ghee followed by the tomato paste and fry it for 1 min on medium heat.\nAdd 1 tbsp cumin, 1\/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cardamom, 1\/2 tsp black pepper and a few cloves (4-5).\nCook the spices for 2 min then add the chopped tomatoes and cover the pan.\nAfter 13 min, add the chicken, garlic, ginger, fresh chilly and, salt.\nCover and cook until chicken soften (about 15min)\nAdd 1\/2 cup of mala or natural yoghurt cover and reduce the heat.\nDeep fry your sliced onions if you haven’t and also fry the potatoes until a skin forms.\nAdd the deep friend and onions and potatoes to the biriyani. Cook until the potatoes are soft.\nServe with rice\nYou can use coconut cream as a replacement for the yoghurt\nDid you try this recipe out?\nHow did it go? Comment below and if you took a pic, tag me\n@swahilifood\non Instagram and hashtag it\n#swahilifood\n.","attrs_markdown":"- [All Recipes](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/all-recipes\/)\n- [About Me](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/about-me\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/contact\/)\n\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100058041819576)\n- [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/swahilifood)\n- [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@swahilifood)\n\nSearch\n\n[![]()](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/)\n\nNo products in the cart.\n\nMenu\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/)\n- [Mains](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/category\/mains\/)\n  expand child menu\n  - [Beef](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/category\/mains\/beef\/)\n  - [Chicken](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/category\/mains\/chicken\/)\n  - [Vegetarian](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/category\/mains\/vegetarian\/)\n  - [Seafood](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/category\/mains\/seafood\/)\n  - [Mutton](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/category\/mains\/mutton\/)\n- [Desserts](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/category\/desserts\/)\n- [Snacks](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/category\/snacks\/)\n- [Sides](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/category\/sides\/)\n- [Drinks](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/category\/drinks\/)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/blog\/)\n  expand child menu\n  - [Culture & Travel](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/category\/top-picks\/places-to-eat-in-mombasa\/)\n\nSearch\n\nNo products in the cart.\n\n[![]()](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/)\n\n- [All Recipes](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/all-recipes\/)\n- [About Me](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/about-me\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/contact\/)\n\nSearch\n\nNo products in the cart.\n\nSearch\n\n[![]()](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/)\n\nNo products in the cart.\n\nMenu\n\n![]()\n\n# Swahili Chicken Biriyani, an Easy Main Course\n\nA quick search for biriyani on google and you’re bound to end up with a gazillion recipes to choose from hailing from India or Pakistan. Now I’m not here to start a food war but have you tried Swahili biriyani? From the East African Coast? No? Boy oh boy are you missing out on this flavour-packed easy main course\\!\n\nLet me see how to best describe this. Chicken. Caramelised onions. Rich sauce. Rice. Those would be the 4 words I would use to put what Swahili chicken biriyani is into perspective.  \nI know that a lot of people in the West have never tried this before but please, please for the love of sweet taste buds, please try this at least once? It’s not that difficult at all, and you can brag about making something all the way from Kenya.\n\nWhen my sisters or friends come to visit they have a ‘food’ to-do list for me and Swahili biriyani is almost always at the top of the list\\!\n\nI have two different recipes for this meal, this is the easier version and a great starting point for a beginner.\n\nA quick tip: Onions can be deep-fried and frozen once cooled, to be used whenever your heart desires. Perfect for lazy cooks and\/or tired mums…(raises hand)  \nHere’s the handy printable recipe and below that the video tutorial on how to make it. Happy cooking\\!\n\n![]()\n\n## Swahili Chicken Biriyani\nSwahili biriyani definitely deserves a place in the culinary hall of fame. Here is the easy version\n\n[Print Recipe](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/wprm_print\/swahili-chicken-biriyani) [Pin Recipe](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fswahilifood.com%2Fmains%2Fchicken%2Fswahili-chicken-biriyani%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fswahilifood.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fswahili-chicken-biriyani.webp&description=Swahili+Chicken+Biriyani&is_video=false)\n\n### Ingredients\n- 1 whole Chicken Cut into 8 pieces\n- 5 whole tomatoes chopped\n- 6 onions Sliced Deep fried until golden and crispy\n- 1 chilli Chopped\n- 3 tbsp tomato paste\n- 1-2 tbsp Cumin ground\n- 1 tbsp sugar\n- 1 tsp cinnamon ground\n- 1\/4 tsp cloves ground\n- 1 tsp cardamom ground\n- 1 tsp black pepper\n- 1 tsp ginger crushed\n- 1 tsp garlic crushed\n- 1 1\/2 cup water\n- 3 potatoes peeled; halved & deep fried\n- 3 tbsp Coriander roughly chopped\n- 1 chilli chopped\n- 1\/2 cup Mala or natural yoghurt\n\n### Instructions\n- In a thick bottomed pan, add 1 tbsp ghee followed by the tomato paste and fry it for 1 min on medium heat.\n- Add 1 tbsp cumin, 1\/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cardamom, 1\/2 tsp black pepper and a few cloves (4-5).\n- Cook the spices for 2 min then add the chopped tomatoes and cover the pan.\n- After 13 min, add the chicken, garlic, ginger, fresh chilly and, salt.\n- Cover and cook until chicken soften (about 15min)\n- Add 1\/2 cup of mala or natural yoghurt cover and reduce the heat.\n- Deep fry your sliced onions if you haven’t and also fry the potatoes until a skin forms.\n- Add the deep friend and onions and potatoes to the biriyani. Cook until the potatoes are soft.\n- Serve with rice\n### Video\n### Notes\nYou can use coconut cream as a replacement for the yoghurt\n\nCuisine: East African\n\n### Did you try this recipe out?\nHow did it go? 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Would you please help?\n   \n   thank you.  \n    Ruthie\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=39#respond)\n   1. **vanessa** Author says:\n      \n      [June 26, 2017 5:51 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-40)\n      \n      Hi Ruthie, thanks for stopping by ❤️  \n       I included the ingredients for the marinade in the recipe card. They are above the ingredients for the gravy. Just mix all the marinade ingredients and add the chicken pieces. Marinate over night or for 3 hrs if you can. Hugs\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=40#respond)\n2. **Aunty Nyanya** says:\n   \n   [August 12, 2017 6:49 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-41)\n   \n   ![5 stars](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-recipe-maker\/assets\/icons\/rating\/stars-alt-5.svg)  \n    Oh my goodness Banessa! This looks ridiculously easy. I’ll try this soon. How come my name automatically appeared as Aunty Nyanya on the Name slot?\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=41#respond)\n   1. **vanessa** Author says:\n      \n      [August 13, 2017 7:54 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-42)\n      \n      hahaha i have no idea but how appropriate\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=42#respond)\n3. **Wambui** says:\n   \n   [August 21, 2017 9:57 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-43)\n   \n   Hi Vanessa, thank you for this tutorial. Will definitely try it soon.\n   \n   Please, I would love to see a tutorial for the rice that you served with the chicken. And also, please do another video for Pilau ya Kuku or Mbuzi.\n   \n   Thanks 🙂🙂\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=43#respond)\n   1. **vanessa** Author says:\n      \n      [August 25, 2017 12:16 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-44)\n      \n      Its delicious and also, freezes well! I survive on freezer meals some times….but meals i make so that way i know whats in them.  \n       Heres a link to the rice <https:\/\/teedotcreative.com\/client-sites\/swahilifood-old\/\/index.php\/2017\/04\/15\/cook-rice-get-right\/>\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=44#respond)\n      1. **Patricia Ochieng** says:\n         \n         [October 19, 2025 3:18 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-867)\n         \n         Hi Vanessa I need someone to train me on making Coastal dishes\n         \n         [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=867#respond)\n         1. **Vanessa** Author says:\n            \n            [January 13, 2026 12:06 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-890)\n            \n            send an email to [sales@swahilifood.com](mailto:sales@swahilifood.com)\n            \n            [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=890#respond)\n4. **Mohammed** says:\n   \n   [April 29, 2019 11:27 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-45)\n   \n   Best Biryani ever\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=45#respond)\n5. **Patricia** says:\n   \n   [May 6, 2019 10:51 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-46)\n   \n   H  \n    There recipe for the rice doesn’t come up. Could you please repost?\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=46#respond)\n   1. **Vanessa Mehri** Author says:\n      \n      [February 23, 2020 3:57 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-58)\n      \n      <https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=d36E_xLURb0> heres a video i made for cooking rice (one of my first videos hehe)\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=58#respond)\n6. **Wendy Temlett** says:\n   \n   [August 7, 2019 10:05 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-47)\n   \n   Hi Vanessa  \n    I’m not sure why but I cant see the actual method of the Swahili Chicken Briyani recipe?? I can see the list of ingredients but not the prep instructions.  \n    Are you able to email the recipe to me? PLEASE with a capital P\\!  \n    My email address is [wendyt@workforce.co.za](mailto:wendyt@workforce.co.za)\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=47#respond)\n   1. **Vanessa Mehri** Author says:\n      \n      [June 22, 2020 3:55 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-63)\n      \n      Hi Wendy, i’ve updated it to include the instructions\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=63#respond)\n7. **Wendy** says:\n   \n   [August 7, 2019 10:19 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-48)\n   \n   I can’t find the method and prep instructions for the recipe. Please help\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=48#respond)\n   1. **Vanessa Mehri** Author says:\n      \n      [February 23, 2020 3:40 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-57)\n      \n      Hi Wendy,\n      \n      The prep video is found at the bottom of the page. Do you prefer written instructions?\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=57#respond)\n8. **Shazia** says:\n   \n   [August 29, 2019 8:18 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-49)\n   \n   Simply awesome you are\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=49#respond)\n   1. **Vanessa Mehri** Author says:\n      \n      [February 6, 2020 5:20 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-56)\n      \n      Your too kind 🙂\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=56#respond)\n9. **Latifah** says:\n   \n   [November 24, 2019 12:47 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-50)\n   \n   You remind me my mama…. Thanks\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=50#respond)\n   1. **Vanessa Mehri** Author says:\n      \n      [February 6, 2020 5:17 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-55)\n      \n      awww I’m touched 🙂\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=55#respond)\n10. **Latifah** says:\n    \n    [November 24, 2019 12:49 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-51)\n    \n    East African food are tamu… Thanks Vanessa\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=51#respond)\n    1. **Vanessa Mehri** Author says:\n       \n       [February 6, 2020 5:16 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-54)\n       \n       Tamu kabisa 🙂\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=54#respond)\n11. **Michael Chipi** says:\n    \n    [January 20, 2020 1:16 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-52)\n    \n    How long did you fry the potatoes?\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=52#respond)\n    1. **Vanessa Mehri** Author says:\n       \n       [February 6, 2020 5:13 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-53)\n       \n       Until they get slightly soft. Test with a toothpick\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=53#respond)\n12. **Rakesh Khatri** says:\n    \n    [April 14, 2020 11:35 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-59)\n    \n    Dear Vanessa,\n    \n    This page does not show the recipe for the Chicken Biryani (it did before).  \n     Can you please check why its not displaying?\n    \n    Thanks,  \n     Rakesh\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=59#respond)\n    1. **Vanessa Mehri** Author says:\n       \n       [June 22, 2020 3:53 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-62)\n       \n       Hi there, did you want the longer version of the biriyani? This is the updated easier one\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=62#respond)\n13. **CAROL CAKEA** says:\n    \n    [May 28, 2020 3:40 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-60)\n    \n    Hi Vanessa, sorry but for some reason I don’t see how to marinate the chicken. Could you please post the link? Can’t find it on Instagram either\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=60#respond)\n    1. **Vanessa Mehri** Author says:\n       \n       [June 22, 2020 3:53 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-61)\n       \n       Hi Carol, Check the updated instructions. In the express biriyani, I don’t marinate the chicken.\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=61#respond)\n14. **Mugure** says:\n    \n    [August 9, 2020 2:46 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-64)\n    \n    Thank you Vani!! Making this tonight :\\*\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=64#respond)\n    1. **Vanessa Mehri** Author says:\n       \n       [August 12, 2020 7:00 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-65)\n       \n       Let me know how it goes, hugs\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=65#respond)\n15. **Winnie Nduta** says:\n    \n    [November 8, 2020 1:02 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-66)\n    \n    Hi, in the written recipe there is no mention of marinating, when to use the water and which ingredients are for marinating. I have just seen this after reading comments, but it still turned out yummy. Thank you.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=66#respond)\n16. **[Dian](https:\/\/www.gvdkfkeij.com\/)** says:\n    \n    [December 18, 2020 8:34 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-67)\n    \n    It is tendеr, moist, and completely flaky.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=67#respond)\n17. **Farzanah** says:\n    \n    [December 27, 2020 12:08 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-68)\n    \n    Hello Vanessa, is it optional to include the sugar? Don’t see it in the method. And when do you add the water, after the chicken has cooked, before the yogurt? Thanks\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=68#respond)\n    1. **Vanessa Mehri** Author says:\n       \n       [March 12, 2021 10:15 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-70)\n       \n       Hi Farzana, yes the sugar is optional. I say it depends on the tomatoes used, some can be really tart and the sugar helps balance that. For most though the caramelized onions are sweet enough to balance it all out. You can add the water before or after the yoghurt, I find it doesnt make a difference.\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=70#respond)\n18. **Juliet Tschank** says:\n    \n    [February 3, 2021 5:37 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-69)\n    \n    Hi Vanessa thanks for this. I can’t find the longer Version of the biryani. Im especially interested in the marinade. Thanks in advance for your help! Best, Juliet\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=69#respond)\n19. **Connie** says:\n    \n    [May 21, 2021 10:44 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-71)\n    \n    Just made this. The family loved it.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=71#respond)\n20. **Winjoy** says:\n    \n    [May 27, 2021 1:02 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-72)\n    \n    Tried it twice and absolutely loved it both times. Simple and very tasty. Definitely adding it to our weekly menu.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=72#respond)\n21. **Oum Bassam** says:\n    \n    [July 19, 2021 1:22 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-73)\n    \n    First time making biryani! Was always so scared of cooking it! Turned out amazing! Super easy! Definitely saving this recipe xx\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=73#respond)\n22. **[Warda](https:\/\/noorsaffron.com\/)** says:\n    \n    [August 26, 2022 11:52 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-74)\n    \n    i will be making this for my clients tomorrow hope it works out well..\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=74#respond)\n23. **Vanya** says:\n    \n    [June 28, 2023 3:11 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-76)\n    \n    But this recipe is similar to the Indian biryani\/pulao recipes , I can’t figure out the Swahili in it ? Which spice makes this African version\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=76#respond)\n    1. **Lynnette** says:\n       \n       [April 1, 2025 8:39 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-584)\n       \n       @Vanessa- I love your videos\/reels on IG- full of lighthearted humor. You are a beautiful soul. Hope you do not mind me responding to Vanya.\n       \n       Hi Vanya,  \n        Not quite similar:  \n        1. Indian Biryani has mint added (even if optional), no tomatoes, plus authentic Indian biryani has a couple of other spices such as fennel seeds,caraway seeds, mace, star anise plus I think nutmeg (which make up their biryani spice mix)- Swahili doesn’t. Plus this is her recipe, which still makes a easy, wonderful, flavourful dish.\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=584#respond)\n       1. **Vanessa** Author says:\n          \n          [May 26, 2025 2:14 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-781)\n          \n          Aww thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the reels, laughter and flavor are both essential, right? 😄 And yes, you’re absolutely right, while Indian biryani and Swahili biryani share some similarities, they each have their own unique personality (kind of like siblings with different spice wardrobes! 😂). I love that food gives us all these beautiful cultural layers to explore. Appreciate you jumping in with your thoughtful comparison, always happy to see food lovers connect\\!\n          \n          [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=781#respond)\n24. **Charlene** says:\n    \n    [October 13, 2025 9:50 am](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-866)\n    \n    This looks delicious. I will definitely be trying it. Thanks for the recipe Vanessa.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=866#respond)\n    1. **Vanessa** Author says:\n       \n       [January 13, 2026 12:07 pm](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#comment-891)\n       \n       I’m glad you liked the recipe\n       \n       [Reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/?replytocom=891#respond)\n### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/#respond)\n\n![vanessa-profile-1](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vanessa-profile-1.webp)\n\n##### Hi, I'm Vanessa & welcome to my food blog, Swahili Food\\!\nFood blogger & author of ‘More Swahili Food Made Easy’ 🍲\\| Social media growth 📈 \\| Tech enthusiast\n\n[More About Me](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/about\/)\n\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100058041819576)\n- [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/swahilifood)\n- [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@swahilifood)\n\n##### Hottest Recipes\n- [![](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mandazi-biegnets-300x300.webp) Snacks How to Make Soft Mandazi \/ Biegnets Vanessa](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/snacks\/how-to-make-soft-mandazi-biegnets\/)\n- [![](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swahili-chicken-biriyani-300x300.webp) Chicken Mains Swahili Chicken Biriyani, an Easy Main Course Vanessa](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/mains\/chicken\/swahili-chicken-biriyani\/)\n- [![](https:\/\/swahilifood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/One-pot-Ribs-Rice-300x300.webp) Beef Mains Viral One-Pot Spiced Ribs & Rice Recipe (14M+ Views on Instagram!) 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It’s not that difficult at all, and you can brag about making something all the way from Kenya.\n\nWhen my sisters or friends come to visit they have a ‘food’ to-do list for me and Swahili biriyani is almost always at the top of the list\\!\n\nI have two different recipes for this meal, this is the easier version and a great starting point for a beginner.\n\nA quick tip: Onions can be deep-fried and frozen once cooled, to be used whenever your heart desires. Perfect for lazy cooks and\/or tired mums…(raises hand)  \nHere’s the handy printable recipe and below that the video tutorial on how to make it. 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Boilerpipe Text	A quick search for biriyani on google and you’re bound to end up with a gazillion recipes to choose from hailing from India or Pakistan. Now I’m not here to start a food war but have you tried Swahili biriyani? From the East African Coast? No? Boy oh boy are you missing out on this flavour-packed easy main course! Let me see how to best describe this. Chicken. Caramelised onions. Rich sauce. Rice. Those would be the 4 words I would use to put what Swahili chicken biriyani is into perspective. I know that a lot of people in the West have never tried this before but please, please for the love of sweet taste buds, please try this at least once? It’s not that difficult at all, and you can brag about making something all the way from Kenya. When my sisters or friends come to visit they have a ‘food’ to-do list for me and Swahili biriyani is almost always at the top of the list! I have two different recipes for this meal, this is the easier version and a great starting point for a beginner. A quick tip: Onions can be deep-fried and frozen once cooled, to be used whenever your heart desires. Perfect for lazy cooks and/or tired mums…(raises hand) Here’s the handy printable recipe and below that the video tutorial on how to make it. Happy cooking! 1 whole Chicken Cut into 8 pieces 5 whole tomatoes chopped 6 onions Sliced Deep fried until golden and crispy 1 chilli Chopped 3 tbsp tomato paste 1-2 tbsp Cumin ground 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ground 1/4 tsp cloves ground 1 tsp cardamom ground 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp ginger crushed 1 tsp garlic crushed 1 1/2 cup water 3 potatoes peeled; halved & deep fried 3 tbsp Coriander roughly chopped 1 chilli chopped 1/2 cup Mala or natural yoghurt In a thick bottomed pan, add 1 tbsp ghee followed by the tomato paste and fry it for 1 min on medium heat. Add 1 tbsp cumin, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp black pepper and a few cloves (4-5). Cook the spices for 2 min then add the chopped tomatoes and cover the pan. After 13 min, add the chicken, garlic, ginger, fresh chilly and, salt. Cover and cook until chicken soften (about 15min) Add 1/2 cup of mala or natural yoghurt cover and reduce the heat. Deep fry your sliced onions if you haven’t and also fry the potatoes until a skin forms. Add the deep friend and onions and potatoes to the biriyani. Cook until the potatoes are soft. Serve with rice You can use coconut cream as a replacement for the yoghurt Did you try this recipe out? How did it go? Comment below and if you took a pic, tag me @swahilifood on Instagram and hashtag it #swahilifood .
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It’s not that difficult at all, and you can brag about making something all the way from Kenya. When my sisters or friends come to visit they have a ‘food’ to-do list for me and Swahili biriyani is almost always at the top of the list\! I have two different recipes for this meal, this is the easier version and a great starting point for a beginner. A quick tip: Onions can be deep-fried and frozen once cooled, to be used whenever your heart desires. Perfect for lazy cooks and/or tired mums…(raises hand) Here’s the handy printable recipe and below that the video tutorial on how to make it. Happy cooking\! ![]() ## Swahili Chicken Biriyani Swahili biriyani definitely deserves a place in the culinary hall of fame. Here is the easy version [Print Recipe](https://swahilifood.com/wprm_print/swahili-chicken-biriyani) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fswahilifood.com%2Fmains%2Fchicken%2Fswahili-chicken-biriyani%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fswahilifood.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fswahili-chicken-biriyani.webp&description=Swahili+Chicken+Biriyani&is_video=false) ### Ingredients - 1 whole Chicken Cut into 8 pieces - 5 whole tomatoes chopped - 6 onions Sliced Deep fried until golden and crispy - 1 chilli Chopped - 3 tbsp tomato paste - 1-2 tbsp Cumin ground - 1 tbsp sugar - 1 tsp cinnamon ground - 1/4 tsp cloves ground - 1 tsp cardamom ground - 1 tsp black pepper - 1 tsp ginger crushed - 1 tsp garlic crushed - 1 1/2 cup water - 3 potatoes peeled; halved & deep fried - 3 tbsp Coriander roughly chopped - 1 chilli chopped - 1/2 cup Mala or natural yoghurt ### Instructions - In a thick bottomed pan, add 1 tbsp ghee followed by the tomato paste and fry it for 1 min on medium heat. - Add 1 tbsp cumin, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp black pepper and a few cloves (4-5). - Cook the spices for 2 min then add the chopped tomatoes and cover the pan. - After 13 min, add the chicken, garlic, ginger, fresh chilly and, salt. - Cover and cook until chicken soften (about 15min) - Add 1/2 cup of mala or natural yoghurt cover and reduce the heat. - Deep fry your sliced onions if you haven’t and also fry the potatoes until a skin forms. - Add the deep friend and onions and potatoes to the biriyani. Cook until the potatoes are soft. - Serve with rice ### Video ### Notes You can use coconut cream as a replacement for the yoghurt Cuisine: East African ### Did you try this recipe out? How did it go? Comment below and if you took a pic, tag me [@swahilifood](https://www.instagram.com/swahilifood) on Instagram and hashtag it [\#swahilifood](https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=%23swahilifood). 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Ruthie says: [June 26, 2017 3:11 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-39) ![5 stars](https://swahilifood.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-alt-5.svg) Hi Vanessa, thank you for posting these easy Swahili recipes… Quick question…. how did you marinate the chicken? on your video you stated it would be posted in the description but I can’t find it. Would you please help? thank you. Ruthie [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=39#respond) 1. vanessa Author says: [June 26, 2017 5:51 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-40) Hi Ruthie, thanks for stopping by ❤️ I included the ingredients for the marinade in the recipe card. They are above the ingredients for the gravy. Just mix all the marinade ingredients and add the chicken pieces. Marinate over night or for 3 hrs if you can. Hugs [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=40#respond) 2. Aunty Nyanya says: [August 12, 2017 6:49 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-41) ![5 stars](https://swahilifood.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/rating/stars-alt-5.svg) Oh my goodness Banessa! This looks ridiculously easy. I’ll try this soon. How come my name automatically appeared as Aunty Nyanya on the Name slot? [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=41#respond) 1. vanessa Author says: [August 13, 2017 7:54 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-42) hahaha i have no idea but how appropriate\! [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=42#respond) 3. Wambui says: [August 21, 2017 9:57 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-43) Hi Vanessa, thank you for this tutorial. Will definitely try it soon. Please, I would love to see a tutorial for the rice that you served with the chicken. And also, please do another video for Pilau ya Kuku or Mbuzi. Thanks 🙂🙂 [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=43#respond) 1. vanessa Author says: [August 25, 2017 12:16 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-44) Its delicious and also, freezes well! I survive on freezer meals some times….but meals i make so that way i know whats in them. Heres a link to the rice <https://teedotcreative.com/client-sites/swahilifood-old//index.php/2017/04/15/cook-rice-get-right/> [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=44#respond) 1. Patricia Ochieng says: [October 19, 2025 3:18 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-867) Hi Vanessa I need someone to train me on making Coastal dishes [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=867#respond) 1. Vanessa Author says: [January 13, 2026 12:06 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-890) send an email to [sales@swahilifood.com](mailto:sales@swahilifood.com) [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=890#respond) 4. Mohammed says: [April 29, 2019 11:27 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-45) Best Biryani ever [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=45#respond) 5. Patricia says: [May 6, 2019 10:51 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-46) H There recipe for the rice doesn’t come up. Could you please repost? [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=46#respond) 1. Vanessa Mehri Author says: [February 23, 2020 3:57 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-58) <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36E_xLURb0> heres a video i made for cooking rice (one of my first videos hehe) [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=58#respond) 6. Wendy Temlett says: [August 7, 2019 10:05 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-47) Hi Vanessa I’m not sure why but I cant see the actual method of the Swahili Chicken Briyani recipe?? I can see the list of ingredients but not the prep instructions. Are you able to email the recipe to me? PLEASE with a capital P\! My email address is [wendyt@workforce.co.za](mailto:wendyt@workforce.co.za) [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=47#respond) 1. Vanessa Mehri Author says: [June 22, 2020 3:55 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-63) Hi Wendy, i’ve updated it to include the instructions [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=63#respond) 7. Wendy says: [August 7, 2019 10:19 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-48) I can’t find the method and prep instructions for the recipe. Please help [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=48#respond) 1. Vanessa Mehri Author says: [February 23, 2020 3:40 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-57) Hi Wendy, The prep video is found at the bottom of the page. Do you prefer written instructions? [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=57#respond) 8. Shazia says: [August 29, 2019 8:18 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-49) Simply awesome you are [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=49#respond) 1. Vanessa Mehri Author says: [February 6, 2020 5:20 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-56) Your too kind 🙂 [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=56#respond) 9. Latifah says: [November 24, 2019 12:47 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-50) You remind me my mama…. Thanks [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=50#respond) 1. Vanessa Mehri Author says: [February 6, 2020 5:17 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-55) awww I’m touched 🙂 [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=55#respond) 10. Latifah says: [November 24, 2019 12:49 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-51) East African food are tamu… Thanks Vanessa [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=51#respond) 1. Vanessa Mehri Author says: [February 6, 2020 5:16 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-54) Tamu kabisa 🙂 [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=54#respond) 11. Michael Chipi says: [January 20, 2020 1:16 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-52) How long did you fry the potatoes? [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=52#respond) 1. Vanessa Mehri Author says: [February 6, 2020 5:13 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-53) Until they get slightly soft. Test with a toothpick [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=53#respond) 12. Rakesh Khatri says: [April 14, 2020 11:35 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-59) Dear Vanessa, This page does not show the recipe for the Chicken Biryani (it did before). Can you please check why its not displaying? Thanks, Rakesh [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=59#respond) 1. Vanessa Mehri Author says: [June 22, 2020 3:53 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-62) Hi there, did you want the longer version of the biriyani? This is the updated easier one [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=62#respond) 13. CAROL CAKEA says: [May 28, 2020 3:40 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-60) Hi Vanessa, sorry but for some reason I don’t see how to marinate the chicken. Could you please post the link? Can’t find it on Instagram either [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=60#respond) 1. Vanessa Mehri Author says: [June 22, 2020 3:53 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-61) Hi Carol, Check the updated instructions. In the express biriyani, I don’t marinate the chicken. [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=61#respond) 14. Mugure says: [August 9, 2020 2:46 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-64) Thank you Vani!! Making this tonight :\* [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=64#respond) 1. Vanessa Mehri Author says: [August 12, 2020 7:00 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-65) Let me know how it goes, hugs [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=65#respond) 15. Winnie Nduta says: [November 8, 2020 1:02 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-66) Hi, in the written recipe there is no mention of marinating, when to use the water and which ingredients are for marinating. I have just seen this after reading comments, but it still turned out yummy. Thank you. [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=66#respond) 16. [Dian](https://www.gvdkfkeij.com/) says: [December 18, 2020 8:34 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-67) It is tendеr, moist, and completely flaky. [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=67#respond) 17. Farzanah says: [December 27, 2020 12:08 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-68) Hello Vanessa, is it optional to include the sugar? Don’t see it in the method. And when do you add the water, after the chicken has cooked, before the yogurt? Thanks [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=68#respond) 1. Vanessa Mehri Author says: [March 12, 2021 10:15 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-70) Hi Farzana, yes the sugar is optional. I say it depends on the tomatoes used, some can be really tart and the sugar helps balance that. For most though the caramelized onions are sweet enough to balance it all out. You can add the water before or after the yoghurt, I find it doesnt make a difference. [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=70#respond) 18. Juliet Tschank says: [February 3, 2021 5:37 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-69) Hi Vanessa thanks for this. I can’t find the longer Version of the biryani. Im especially interested in the marinade. Thanks in advance for your help! Best, Juliet [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=69#respond) 19. Connie says: [May 21, 2021 10:44 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-71) Just made this. The family loved it. [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=71#respond) 20. Winjoy says: [May 27, 2021 1:02 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-72) Tried it twice and absolutely loved it both times. Simple and very tasty. Definitely adding it to our weekly menu. [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=72#respond) 21. Oum Bassam says: [July 19, 2021 1:22 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-73) First time making biryani! Was always so scared of cooking it! Turned out amazing! Super easy! Definitely saving this recipe xx [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=73#respond) 22. [Warda](https://noorsaffron.com/) says: [August 26, 2022 11:52 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-74) i will be making this for my clients tomorrow hope it works out well.. [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=74#respond) 23. Vanya says: [June 28, 2023 3:11 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-76) But this recipe is similar to the Indian biryani/pulao recipes , I can’t figure out the Swahili in it ? Which spice makes this African version [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=76#respond) 1. Lynnette says: [April 1, 2025 8:39 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-584) @Vanessa- I love your videos/reels on IG- full of lighthearted humor. You are a beautiful soul. Hope you do not mind me responding to Vanya. Hi Vanya, Not quite similar: 1. Indian Biryani has mint added (even if optional), no tomatoes, plus authentic Indian biryani has a couple of other spices such as fennel seeds,caraway seeds, mace, star anise plus I think nutmeg (which make up their biryani spice mix)- Swahili doesn’t. Plus this is her recipe, which still makes a easy, wonderful, flavourful dish. [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=584#respond) 1. Vanessa Author says: [May 26, 2025 2:14 pm](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-781) Aww thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the reels, laughter and flavor are both essential, right? 😄 And yes, you’re absolutely right, while Indian biryani and Swahili biryani share some similarities, they each have their own unique personality (kind of like siblings with different spice wardrobes! 😂). I love that food gives us all these beautiful cultural layers to explore. Appreciate you jumping in with your thoughtful comparison, always happy to see food lovers connect\! [Reply](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/?replytocom=781#respond) 24. Charlene says: [October 13, 2025 9:50 am](https://swahilifood.com/mains/chicken/swahili-chicken-biriyani/#comment-866) This looks delicious. I will definitely be trying it. Thanks for the recipe Vanessa. 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Readable Markdown	A quick search for biriyani on google and you’re bound to end up with a gazillion recipes to choose from hailing from India or Pakistan. Now I’m not here to start a food war but have you tried Swahili biriyani? From the East African Coast? No? Boy oh boy are you missing out on this flavour-packed easy main course\! Let me see how to best describe this. Chicken. Caramelised onions. Rich sauce. Rice. Those would be the 4 words I would use to put what Swahili chicken biriyani is into perspective. I know that a lot of people in the West have never tried this before but please, please for the love of sweet taste buds, please try this at least once? It’s not that difficult at all, and you can brag about making something all the way from Kenya. When my sisters or friends come to visit they have a ‘food’ to-do list for me and Swahili biriyani is almost always at the top of the list\! I have two different recipes for this meal, this is the easier version and a great starting point for a beginner. A quick tip: Onions can be deep-fried and frozen once cooled, to be used whenever your heart desires. Perfect for lazy cooks and/or tired mums…(raises hand) Here’s the handy printable recipe and below that the video tutorial on how to make it. Happy cooking\! - 1 whole Chicken Cut into 8 pieces - 5 whole tomatoes chopped - 6 onions Sliced Deep fried until golden and crispy - 1 chilli Chopped - 3 tbsp tomato paste - 1-2 tbsp Cumin ground - 1 tbsp sugar - 1 tsp cinnamon ground - 1/4 tsp cloves ground - 1 tsp cardamom ground - 1 tsp black pepper - 1 tsp ginger crushed - 1 tsp garlic crushed - 1 1/2 cup water - 3 potatoes peeled; halved & deep fried - 3 tbsp Coriander roughly chopped - 1 chilli chopped - 1/2 cup Mala or natural yoghurt - In a thick bottomed pan, add 1 tbsp ghee followed by the tomato paste and fry it for 1 min on medium heat. - Add 1 tbsp cumin, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp black pepper and a few cloves (4-5). - Cook the spices for 2 min then add the chopped tomatoes and cover the pan. - After 13 min, add the chicken, garlic, ginger, fresh chilly and, salt. - Cover and cook until chicken soften (about 15min) - Add 1/2 cup of mala or natural yoghurt cover and reduce the heat. - Deep fry your sliced onions if you haven’t and also fry the potatoes until a skin forms. - Add the deep friend and onions and potatoes to the biriyani. Cook until the potatoes are soft. - Serve with rice You can use coconut cream as a replacement for the yoghurt ### Did you try this recipe out? How did it go? Comment below and if you took a pic, tag me [@swahilifood](https://www.instagram.com/swahilifood) on Instagram and hashtag it [\#swahilifood](https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=%23swahilifood).
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