Hey everyone, I hope you’re having an incredible day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a distinctive dish, chicken biryani. It is one of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.
Chicken Biryani is one of the most favored of current trending meals in the world. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It is simple, it’s fast, it tastes yummy. Chicken Biryani is something which I have loved my entire life. They are nice and they look wonderful.
Add the chicken and turn to coat. Chicken biryani recipe with video & step-by-step photos. Biryani is one of the most amazing royal delicacies introduced to Indians by the Mughals.
To begin with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook chicken biryani using 30 ingredients and 23 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Chicken Biryani:
- Make ready 4 Cups/750 grams Basmati Rice
- Get 1 Kg Chicken (Boneless & Skinless thighs cut into bite size pieces)
- Make ready 3 Medium Onions (Thinly Sliced)
- Make ready 1 Cup/250 grams Yoghurt
- Prepare 1 Tbsp Ginger paste
- Take 1 Tbsp Garlic paste
- Prepare 1 Tbsp Green chilies paste
- Make ready 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- Get 2 Tsp Turmeric powder
- Take 2 Tsp Caraway seeds/Shahi Jeera
- Prepare 4 Tsp Salt (1 Teaspoon per cup of rice) OR As per taste
- Make ready A few drops of Liquid Food Colour (Red) Optional
- Prepare 1/2 Bunch Coriander greens (Chopped)
- Get 1/2 Bunch Mint leaves (Chopped)
- Take 6 Tbsp Cooking oil (Divided)
- Get 16 Cups Water(4 Times the Rice)
- Get Whole Spices for the Biryani Masala blend: (Grind together)
- Prepare 1 Tsp Coriander Seeds
- Make ready 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
- Make ready 1 Tsp Caraway Seeds
- Prepare 2 Star Anise (Whole)
- Prepare 1 Mace (Large flower)
- Get 2 Bay leaves
- Make ready 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- Make ready 6 Green Cardamoms
- Prepare 3 Brown Cardamoms
- Prepare 1 Tsp Dagad Phool/Stone Flower
- Make ready 1 Nutmeg
- Take or
- Prepare 1 Packet/60 grams Readymade Biryani Mix
Biryani is a celebration of all that is great about Indian food - the heady aromas, the vibrant colours, the fluffy rice and those addictive curry flavours. Make this Chicken Biryani with your protein of choice - or try a vegetable biryani! One of the most requested recipes is finally here! Chicken Biryani is a must prepare dish on most occasions.
Steps to make Chicken Biryani:
- Grind all the whole spices together as listed under “Whole Spices”. Set aside. Keep covered until use.
- Wash the Chicken thoroughly. Cut into small cubes/bite size pieces.
- Marinate with Yogurt, Ginger paste, Garlic paste, Green Chilies paste, Lemon juice, Turmeric powder, Salt & the freshly ground Biryani Masala blend or 1 Packet/60 Grams/4 Tablespoons of any readymade Biryani Masala.
- Mix well & keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
- Wash the rice until the water runs clear. Soak in enough water for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat 16 cups of water in a large heavy bottomed pot.
- When the water comes to a rolling boil, add the Rice along with 2 Tablespoons of oil.
- Cook uncovered on medium heat until 80-85% done.
- Drain the water in a colander. Shake off the excess water. Keep covered.
- Heat 4 Tablespoons oil in a large nonstick Wok or Skillet.
- Tip in the Caraway seeds. Let them crackle & release their aroma. Sauté the onion on high heat until golden.
- Add the marinated chicken. Cook for 5 minutes on medium-high heat.
- Add one cup water. Stir well. Cover & cook for 8-10 minutes on low-medium heat.
- Take out half the chicken along with some gravy in a bowl.
- Add half of the Rice followed by some Coriander & Mint Leaves. Spread it nicely all over on top of the Chicken.
- Add the Chicken along with the gravy back on top of the Rice. Spread it nicely all over the Chicken.
- Add the remaining half of the Rice.
- Add the Food Colour (if using) drop by drop here & there. Increase the heat to high for about 30 seconds. Reduce the heat to low after 30 seconds.
- Cover with a tight fitting lid & cook for about 10 minutes over low heat.
- Garnish with chopped Coriander & Mint.
- Scoop out from the bottom with a large ladle/spatula & transfer to a serving dish.
- Enjoy hot with your favorite Raita & Papad.
- Blissful!
It is a simple, one-pot meal which is served with raita and salad. For those who do not want to invite guests for an elaborate meal- this is the best dish to prepare. A plate of chicken Biryani is a perfect balance of good quality protein and carbs. Chicken Biryani has a fan following. Biryani is a classic Indian dish that is often served at weddings and celebrations.
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