Classic Chicken Biryani Recipe

Classic Chicken Biryani is a popular South Asian dish that consists of fragrant, long-grain basmati rice layered with tender chicken pieces that have been marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and yogurt. The dish is then cooked in a pot, infusing the rice with the flavor of the spiced chicken, resulting in a flavorful and aromatic one-pot meal. 

Ingredients

.1 kg chicken, cut into pieces

.4 cups basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes

.3 onions, thinly sliced

.2 tomatoes, chopped

.2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

.1 cup yogurt

.1 tsp turmeric powder

.1 tsp red chili powder

.2 tsp biryani masala powder

.1/2 tsp cumin seeds

.1 cinnamon stick

.4 cloves

.4 green cardamom pods

.2 bay leaves

.4 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil

.Salt, to taste

.Water, as needed

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the ghee or vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until golden brown.

Add the ginger-garlic paste, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, green cardamom pods, and bay leaves. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add the chicken and cook until it is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, biryani masala powder, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

In a separate pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the soaked rice and cook until it is half done. Drain the water and set the rice aside.

In a large pot, layer the rice and chicken mixture. Pour yogurt on top of the chicken mixture.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.

Serve hot with raita and salad.

Recipe by : Aziz Hussain

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