Malabar Chicken Biryani
Malabar Chicken Biryani is a fragrant, layered rice dish from the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India, featuring tender chicken marinated in a blend of spices and yogurt, cooked with aromatic basmati rice. It is traditionally prepared with ingredients like ghee, fried onions, mint, coriander, and a unique mix of spices such as cardamom, cloves, and star anise, often sealed and slow-cooked in a pot (dum style) to meld the flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the rice and contains moderate protein from the chicken, with fats contributed by ghee and cooking oils. A typical serving provides a good source of energy, along with essential nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and fiber from the spices and herbs, with a rough calorie estimate of 400-600 per serving depending on preparation.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Folate | 80 mcg |
| Magnesium | 55 mg |
Per 1 typical serving (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Malabar Biryani culturally unique is its use of local Malabar spices and the dum cooking technique, which creates a rich, layered flavor profile distinct from other regional biryanis. Nutritionally, the combination of spices like turmeric and ginger offers anti-inflammatory benefits, while the slow-cooking method helps retain nutrients in the ingredients.
