Healthy Spinach Cashew Chicken Biryani | Creamy Green Biryani | High-Protein Indian Recipe 💚🍗

Описание: Looking for a lighter, healthier version of chicken biryani without compromising on taste?
This Healthy Spinach Cashew Chicken Biryani is creamy, aromatic, protein-rich, and made without heavy cream. The vibrant green gravy comes from spinach, herbs, and cashews, paired with yogurt-marinated chicken and perfectly cooked basmati rice 🌿🍚

Perfect for weekend cooking, meal prep, or when you’re craving comfort food with balance.

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🥣 Chicken Marinade

• 1 & ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp chicken masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Chicken pieces

Mix everything well, coat the chicken, and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

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🌱 Spinach Cashew Gravy

Blend until smooth:
• 1 cup boiled spinach
• 1 cup cilantro
• ½ cup mint leaves
• 2 green chillies
• 8–10 soaked cashews
• 2–3 tbsp water

This creates a naturally creamy, vibrant green gravy without using cream.

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🍚 Basmati Rice

• ½ cup basmati rice (soaked for 20 minutes)

Cook rice in boiling water with:
• Ghee
• Jeera (cumin seeds)
• Green chilli
• Cardamom
• Lemon slice
• Salt

Cook for 12–15 minutes until rice is just done and grains are separate.

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🍲 Assemble the Biryani
1. Heat 2 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp ghee in a pot
2. Add thinly sliced onion, bay leaf, cumin seeds & green chilli
3. Sauté until aromatic
4. Add marinated chicken and cook briefly
5. Add spinach cashew gravy and simmer
6. Layer cooked rice on top
7. Cover and cook on low heat until fragrant and fluffy ✨

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💚 Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with raita, salad, or lemon wedges.
This biryani is filling yet light — perfect for mindful eating.

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