Tahchin
A golden baked cake of saffron yoghurt rice with a layer of chicken in the middle.
- Time1 hr 40
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.95 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse and soak the rice with 1 teaspoon salt for 30 minutes. Boil for 6 minutes and drain.
30 min - 2
Fry the onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 8 minutes. Add the chicken and turmeric and cook for 8 minutes until cooked through. Season.
16 min - 3
Soak the saffron in the boiling water. Mix with the yoghurt, eggs, half the melted butter and half the rice.
- 4
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Oil a deep baking dish and press the yoghurt rice firmly across the base and up the sides.
- 5
Spoon the chicken and barberries in, then cover with the remaining plain rice and press flat. Drizzle with the rest of the butter.
- 6
Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Rest for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a board so the golden crust is on top.
60 min
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