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Chicken Biryani (Serves 4–5)
Ingredients
For Marinating Chicken
- 750 g chicken (bone-in pieces preferred)
- 1 cup yogurt (curd)
- 1½ tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
For Rice
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 6 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 green cardamoms
- 1 black cardamom
- 4 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp salt
For Biryani Masala & Layering
- 3 large onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 tomatoes (chopped)
- 3 green chilies
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- ¼ cup coriander leaves
- ½ cup milk
- Few saffron strands (optional)
- 4 tbsp ghee
- 3 tbsp oil
Step 1: Wash & Soak Rice
- Wash basmati rice 3–4 times.
- Soak for 30 minutes.
- Drain and keep aside.
Step 2: Marinate the Chicken
Mix chicken with:
- yogurt
- ginger-garlic paste
- turmeric
- chili powder
- garam masala
- coriander powder
- cumin powder
- salt
- lemon juice
- mint & coriander
Cover and rest:
- minimum: 1 hour
- best: overnight in fridge
Step 3: Fry the Onions
- Heat oil + ghee in a deep pan.
- Add sliced onions.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy.
Remove half for garnishing.
Step 4: Cook the Chicken
In the same pan:
- Add green chilies.
- Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Add marinated chicken.
- Cook on medium flame for 15–20 minutes.
The chicken should become about 80% cooked.
Step 5: Boil the Rice
Boil water with whole spices:
- bay leaves
- cardamom
- cloves
- cinnamon
- salt
Add soaked rice.
Cook until:
- rice is 70–80% done
- grains still slightly firm
Drain immediately.
Step 6: Layer the Biryani
In a heavy pot:
First Layer
Chicken masala
Second Layer
Half rice
Add
- fried onions
- mint
- coriander
- saffron milk
Repeat layers.
Top with:
- remaining fried onions
- ghee
Step 7: Dum Cooking (Steam Cooking)
Seal pot:
- with lid
- or dough around edges
Cook:
- low flame
- 20–25 minutes
You can place a tawa (flat pan) underneath to prevent burning.
Step 8: Rest & Serve
Let biryani rest for 10 minutes.
Gently fluff from sides.
Serve hot with:
- raita
- salad
- boiled eggs
- pickle
Tips for Perfect Biryani
✅ Use aged basmati rice
✅ Bone-in chicken gives better flavor
✅ Don’t overcook rice before layering
✅ Dum cooking is the secret to aroma
✅ Fried onions add sweetness and richness
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