Somali style chicken biryani is a popular dish in Somalia, made with long-grain basmati rice, spices, and chicken. The dish is usually served with accompaniments such as yogurt, raita, and chutney. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of spices and yogurt, before being cooked with the rice in a pot. The dish is then garnished with fried onions, nuts, and herbs. Somali style biryani is quite similar to the traditional Indian biryani, but with a distinct Middle Eastern flavor.