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Chicken Biryani

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August 23, 2024
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  • Prep time 20 minutes
  • Cook time 40 minutes
  • Serves 5 persons
Author Notes

One of the most royal delicacies that you can enjoy on any occasion or festival, Chicken Biryani is the epitome of a one-pot meal. —farhana

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Ingredients
  • For Chicken Marinade:
  • 500 grams chicken (bone-in or boneless)
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powd
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • For the rice and For the Biryani:
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 pieces bay
  • 5 pieces cardamom
  • 5 pieces cloves
  • 1 pinch cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 pieces onions (thinly sliced)
  • 2 pieces tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
  • 2-3 pieces green chillies (slit)
  • 1 biryani masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon Saffron soaked warm milk
  • 1/4 cup ghee or oil
  • Fried onions for garnish
Directions
  1. For Chicken Marinade:
  2. 1-Marinate the chicken: add all Ingredients yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala and salt. Marinate the chicken for 30 minute.
  1. For the rice and For the Biryani:
  2. 2. Cook the rice: Bring water to a boil with bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, cumin seeds and salt. Add the soaked basmati rice and cook until 70-80% done. Drain the water and keep aside.
  3. 3. Prepare the chicken: Add the tomatoes, chillies, coriander and mint. Cook until the tomatoes are soft. Add the marinated chicken. Cook for about 12 minutes until almost cooked through
  4. 4-Layer Biryani: Layer the cooked rice on top of the chicken. Add biryani masala, coriander, mint and saffron milk. Close with foil or tight fitting lid.
  5. 5. Dum Cooking: Simmer on low flame for 20 minutes. Allow to rest before serving. Enjoy your Chicken Biryani with Raita!

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