Biryani recipe

Biryani Recipe

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About this recipe

In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Biryani is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is a perfect blend of fragrant basmati rice, tender meat or vegetables, and a variety of spices and herbs. This popular recipe is known for its rich and complex flavors, making it a favorite among food lovers worldwide. Whether you prefer chicken, lamb, or vegetable biryani, this recipe promises to satisfy your taste buds with its tantalizing combination of ingredients. Prepare to indulge in a mouthwatering culinary experience with this classic Biryani recipe.

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Biryani recipe details

Biryani recipe, recipe Rating: 4.4
Number of votes:93Ingredients
1. Basmati rice (2 c.)
2. chicken (500 grams)
3. crushed and chopped garlic (3 cloves)
4. yogurt (300 ml)
5. chopped onions (5 large)
6. peeled and sliced ginger (1.5cm)
7. pureed tomatoes (1/2 c.)
8. powder turmeric (1 tsp)
9. oil (6 tbsp)
10. chopped chilies (2)
11. saffron (5-6 strands)
12. cloves (5)
13. black peppers (5 corns)
14. cardamom (8 pods)
15. cumin (1 tsp)
16. cinnamon (10 cm stick, 2)
17. black pepper corns (5)
18. salt (according to taste)
19. Juice (of 1 lemon)
20. chopped tomatoes (2)

Method of preparation
1. Wash, soak and cook basmati rice. Marinate or soak the chicken in lemon juice, yogurt, garlic, ginger, black peppers, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric powder, salt, pepper corns, cumin, cloves, chili, chopped tomatoes and tomatoes puree.

2. Take a cooker, place it over heat and heat the oil in it and then add onions. Cook them until gets golden brown. Add these to chicken.

3. Take a heavy deep pan and grease it. Place a layer of rice. Put the chicken and marinade. Place the left over rice and then put the saffron on the top.

4. Place it in the oven and heat it for about 1 ½ hours at 300 degrees F. Check if the chicken is cooked. When it is cooked then serve the Biryani with yogurt on the side of the dish.

Number of servings -2