Recipe of Chicken Biryani

Name: Recipe of Chicken Biryani
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Basmati rice; 500g chicken, cut into pieces; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup yogurt; 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons biryani masala; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 4 green cardamom pods; 4 cloves; 2-inch cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter); Salt to taste; Saffron strands soaked in warm milk (for garnish)

Experience the aromatic flavors of India with this delicious Chicken Biryani recipe. A perfect blend of tender chicken, fragrant spices, and fluffy rice.

Servings 4

Preparation 60 min

Cooking min

Calories kcal

How to Make Chicken Biryani

Instructions

Step 1

Wash and soak the Basmati rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat ghee and add cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Sauté for a minute.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions and cook until they turn golden brown.

Step 4

Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

Step 5

Add chicken pieces and cook until they turn white.

Step 6

Mix in yogurt, biryani masala, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Layer the bottom of a heavy-bottomed pan with half of the rice, followed by a layer of chicken mixture, chopped tomatoes, coriander leaves, and mint leaves.