best chicken biryani recipe

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best chicken biryani recipe
best chicken biryani recipe

Chicken biryani is a popular and flavorful Indian dish that consists of spiced chicken, fragrant basmati rice, and a variety of aromatic herbs and spices.

Ingredients:

  • 1 kg boneless chicken
  • 3 cups basmati rice
  • 2 cups sliced onions
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 2-3 cinnamon sticks
  • 6-8 cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 2-3 cardamom pods
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1 tsp rose water
  • 1 tsp saffron strands

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot, heat the oil and ghee together. Add the bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, and cardamom pods. Fry the spices for a few minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the sliced onions and green chilies to the pot and sauté until the onions are golden brown.
  3. Add the yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
  4. Add the chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves to the pot. Cover the pot and let it cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
  5. In a small bowl, soak the saffron strands in rose water.
  6. Once the rice is cooked, sprinkle the saffron water over the top and mix it gently with a fork.
  7. Garnish the biryani with more coriander and mint leaves and serve hot with raita and papadum.

Enjoy your delicious chicken biryani!

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