Made from coriander, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, chili, paprika and other carefully selected spices, this paste offers a perfect balance between aromatic intensity and mildness. It allows you to prepare a flavorful, fragrant and authentic biryani in just a few steps. Suitable for recipes with chicken, lamb, shrimp or vegetables, it is the essential ally for lovers of Indian cuisine.

Tasting notes

The Patak's Biryani paste captivates with its bouquet of warm and perfectly balanced spices. From the moment the jar is opened, the aromas of coriander, cinnamon, cumin and ginger blend with the delicately spiced notes of chili and paprika. On the palate, it develops a rich, fragrant and slightly spiced flavor, without being excessive. Its aromatic profile brings a beautiful depth to rice dishes while enhancing meats, vegetables or seafood. Every bite reveals the typical flavors of the great biryanis of the Indian subcontinent.

How to use Patak's Biryani paste?

The Patak's Biryani paste is extremely easy to use and allows you to prepare a complete meal with authentic flavors.

It can be used to:

• Prepare a traditional biryani with chicken, lamb, beef, shrimp or vegetables.

• Make a fragrant marinade by mixing it with plain yogurt.

• Season basmati rice to obtain a spice-rich side dish.

• Spice up sautéed vegetables or chickpeas.

• Give an Indian touch to slow-cooked dishes or curries.

For an even more indulgent result, serve your biryani with raita, naan and a few fresh cilantro leaves. The paste is naturally rich in spices and makes an excellent base for customizing your recipes with cashews, raisins or saffron.

Recipe: Easy chicken biryani

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 500 g boneless chicken breasts or thighs

• 3 tablespoons of Patak's Biryani paste

• 250 g basmati rice

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 2 tomatoes, diced

• 150 g plain yogurt

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

• A few fresh cilantro leaves

• A few mint leaves (optional)

• Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Cook the basmati rice until almost done, then drain it.

2. Sauté the onion in oil until nicely golden.

3. Add the chicken and brown it for a few minutes.

4. Add the Patak's Biryani paste, tomatoes and yogurt, then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

5. Add the pre-cooked rice, mix gently and continue cooking covered for about ten minutes so that the aromas perfectly infuse the rice.

6. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and mint before serving.

Serve your biryani with a cucumber raita, warm naans or a few lemon wedges for a complete and generous Indian meal.