Chicken Biryani
Chicken Biryani is a classic Indian dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic basmati rice, and a blend of spices to create a rich and flavorful...
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 750 gram chicken
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup plain yoghurt
- 1 cup onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon ginger crushed
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 2 teaspoons red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 2 teaspoon garun masala powder
- 1 pinch saffron
- 1 teaspoon coriander leaves crushed
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Mix tomato puree, yoghurt, ginger garlic paste, green chilli paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, roasted cumin powder, garam masala, coriander powder, and salt. Stir well.
- 2
Marinate the chicken with this mixture overnight, cover with wrap, and place in the refrigerator.
- 3
Add 4 cups of water and the saffron to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add rice and cook until soft, adding milk in the final moments before covering and turning down.
- 4
Heat oil in a shallow pan. Fry the onions until golden brown, then add the marinated chicken and cook for 10 minutes until cooked through.
- 5
Serve on top of the saffron rice with a garnish of coriander leaves.