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Chicken biryani recipe

Posted on Feb 7th, 2022
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Chicken Biryani recipe


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  • aromatic rice dish
  • chicken biryani
  • flavorful spices
  • indian cuisine
  • one-pot meal

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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.
Chicken biryani is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish that originated in the Indian subcontinent. This recipe combines tender chicken pieces with fragrant basmati rice, spices, and herbs to create a mouthwatering one-pot meal. The chicken is first marinated in a blend of yogurt and spices, then cooked with rice in layers, allowing the flavors to meld together. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for special occasions or any day when you crave a taste of India.

Keywords: Chicken biryani, Indian cuisine, aromatic rice dish, one-pot meal, flavorful spices

Chicken biryani recipe details


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Ingredients

500 g basmati rice
500 g chicken, pieces
2  onions,sliced
3  tomatoes,chopped
200 g yoghurt (whipped)
2 tbsp ginger/garlic paste
2  green chillies
4 tbsp oil/ghee
1 handful coriander leaves, chopped, for garnishing,
1 handful mint leaves, chopped, for garnishing,
1 pack(s) Biryani Masala
pinch(es) yellow/orange food colour
salt, to taste

Instructions

Boil the basmati rice with 2 tablespoons of salt and some mint leaves. Boil until the rice is nearly tender. Then drain it thoroughly. Set aside.

In a separate pan, heat the ghee and fry the onions until golden brown. Add the ginger/garlic paste and chicken pieces and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Now add the green chillies, tomatoes, yoghurt and Biryani masala. Stir-fry for a few minutes and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked and oil starts separating from the mixture.

In a separate bigger pan layer the boiled rice and the chicken mixture in two to three layers. Add mint and coriander leaves to each layer. Sprinkle a pinch of food colour, if desired. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Mix well and serve with salad or yoghurt chutney.


Preparation time:

ca. 15 min

Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 30 min

Resting time:
ca. 5 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a



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An amateur chef, mainly cooking for friends and peers. Likes to drink good wine, too. Sous-vide apprentice. Prefers salty food over sweetstuff.

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