Memoni Akhni by @samsweetandspicetreats

1h30
Hard

6 servings

🍚

760 g

Basmati Rice

🥩

0.75 kg

Chicken Or Beef Boti

🧅

2 large

Onions

🍅

4

Tomatoes

🌶️

2

Green Chillies

🌶️

3

Green Chillies

🧂

12 g

Salt

🌶️

23 g

Red Chilli Powder

🟡

3 g

Turmeric

⚫

13

Black Peppercorns

🌰

6 g

Cumin

🌿

2.5

Green Cardamom

🪵

5 cm

Cinnamon Stick

🍃

1 small leaf

Bay Leaf

🌶️

7.5

Black Pepper Whole

⭐

1

Star Anise

🥔

4

Potatoes

🧄

30 ml

Ginger Garlic Paste

💧

1.4 l

Water

💧

2 cup

Water

🫗

360 ml

Oil

🌿

15 g

Coriander

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/18

    Wash the basmati rice until the water runs mostly clear, then soak it in water for at least 20 minutes.

    basmati rice
    water
    🥛measuring cups

  2. Step 2/18

    Slice the onion and cube the potato into bite-size pieces.

    onion
    potato
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/18

    Blend the tomato with the small green chilli into a smooth paste.

    tomato
    small green chilli
    🥤blender
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  4. Step 4/18

    Heat 1 1/2 cups cooking oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat, then fry the sliced onion until deep golden brown.

    cooking oil
    onion
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/18

    Remove and reserve half of the fried onion for the final garnish.

    onion
    🥄slotted spoon

  6. Step 6/18

    Add the chicken pieces or beef pieces, ginger-garlic paste, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, green cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and star anise to the pot.

    chicken pieces
    beef pieces
    ginger-garlic paste
    black peppercorns
    cumin seeds
    green cardamom pods
    cinnamon stick
    bay leaf
    star anise
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/18

    Sauté the meat and whole spices for 5 minutes, stirring until the meat is lightly browned and fragrant.

    chicken pieces
    beef pieces
    black peppercorns
    cumin seeds
    green cardamom pods
    cinnamon stick
    bay leaf
    star anise
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/18

    Stir in red chilli powder and turmeric powder, then cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.

    red chilli powder
    turmeric powder
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/18

    Add the tomato and small green chilli paste, then cook until the paste darkens and oil begins separating at the edges.

    tomato
    small green chilli
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/18

    Pour in 2 cups water and bring the gravy to a simmer.

    water
    🥛measuring cups
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/18

    Cover the pot and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 20 minutes; if using beef, simmer until tender, about 45 to 60 minutes.

    chicken pieces
    beef pieces

  12. Step 12/18

    Uncover the pot and cook the gravy while stirring until the oil separates visibly from the masala.

    cooking oil
    🥄wooden spoon

  13. Step 13/18

    Add the green chilli, potato, and salt, then stir until the potato is coated with the masala.

    green chilli
    potato
    salt
    🥄wooden spoon

  14. Step 14/18

    Add the remaining 4 cups water and bring the liquid to a full boil.

    water
    🥛measuring cups
    🥄wooden spoon

  15. Step 15/18

    Drain the soaked basmati rice and add it to the boiling gravy.

    basmati rice
    🥄slotted spoon

  16. Step 16/18

    Cook uncovered over medium-high heat until most of the liquid has been absorbed and craters appear on the rice surface.

    basmati rice
    water
    🥄wooden spoon

  17. Step 17/18

    Cover the pot tightly and steam the rice on very low heat for 15 minutes.

    basmati rice

  18. Step 18/18

    Garnish the akhni with reserved fried onion and fresh coriander before serving.

    onion
    fresh coriander
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Vegetables, Seasonings, Liquids

Ingredients

Basmati rice, Chicken or beef boti, Onions, Tomatoes, Green chillies, Salt, Red chilli powder, Turmeric, Black peppercorns, Cumin, Green cardamom, Cinnamon stick, Bay leaf, Black pepper whole, Star anise, Potatoes, Ginger garlic paste, Water, Oil, Coriander

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Dairy-free, Egg-free

Calories

780 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 31g, Carbohydrates: 92g, Fat: 32g, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 4.5mg, Potassium: 780mg, Sodium: 690mg, Calcium: 75mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 22mg, Vitamin A: 320mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.7mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 0 minutes

Overall

1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

18 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, slotted spoon, blender, measuring cups

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Rice Dish, One-pot Meal

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family Meal, Festive Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, Memoni, South Asian

Geographic

Pakistan, Memoni

Various

Aspect

Texture

Fluffy, Tender, Moist, Soft, Slightly crisp

Flavors

Spicy, Savory, Aromatic, Earthy, Warm, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool quickly,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Freeze in airtight portions,Thaw in the fridge before reheating)