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CHICKEN BIRIYANI Recipe
by Simmy Routroy

CHICKEN BIRIYANI

Biryani is a set of rice-based foods made with spices, rice (usually basmati) and chicken, mutton, fish, eggs or vegetables.

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Prep time: Indian
Cook time: Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • Cut 4 boiled eggs in half-8 pc
  • Chicken biryani Masala-4 tsp
  • Chicken curry masala-1 tsp
  • Chopped mint leaves-2 tbsp
  • Whole garam masala-1 tbsp
  • Ginger-garlic paste-1 tbsp
  • Red chili Powder-1/2 tsp
  • Coriander powder-1/4 tsp
  • Cumin powder-1/4 tsp
  • Onion-2 large(finely sliced)
  • Spring onion-4(finely chopped)
  • Milk-1/2 cup(lukewarm)
  • Ghee-2 tbsp
  • Oil-4 tbsp
  • Saffron-1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • FOR MARINATION:
  • Chicken-1 kg
  • Yogurt-1 cup
  • Chopped Green chili-8
  • Ginger garlic paste-1 1/2 tbsp
  • Red chili powder-1 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder-1 tsp
  • Coriander powder-1/2 tsp
  • Coriander leaves-1/2 cup
  • Mint leaves-1/2 cup
  • Lemon juice-1
  • Salt-1 1/2 tsp
  • FOR RICE:
  • Basmati Rice-4 cups
  • Cinnamon stick-2
  • Cardamom-3
  • Star anise-1
  • Bay leaves-2
  • Cloves-5
  • Oil-1 tbsp
  • Salt-1 1/2 tbsp
  • Water as required

Directions

  1. 1-Marinate chicken with yogurt,green chili,ginger-garlic paste,chili powder,turmeric powder,
  2. coriander powder,coriander leaves,mint leaves,lemon juice and salt and refrigerate it for 3 hour.
  3. 2-Wash and soak rice in water for about 30 mins,then boil water add bay leaves,cloves,cinnamon,
  4. cardamom,star anise,salt,oil and rice until 3/4th done.Drain rice and keep aside.
  5. 3-Add the saffron to the lukewarm milk and mix well,Keep it aside.
  6. 4-In a pan heat 1 tbsp oil and,add 3/4th sliced onions,saute for 10 mins till caramelized,remove and keep aside.
  7. 5-Then heat remaining oil,add 1 tbsp whole garam masala,let it crackle,Add rest onions and saute til light golden brown.
  8. 6-Then add ginger-garlic paste,coriander powder,chili powder,cumin powder and chicken curry powder,
  9. Cook for about 5 mins,then add marinated chicken and cook chicken is tender.
  10. 7-In a big vessel(deep and wide),spread half of the chicken,then half of the rice over the chicken layer,pour 1 tbsp of ghee
  11. all over the rice ,add half of the caramelized onions and 4 eggs spread over the rice.
  12. 8-Next sprinkle 1 tbsp of mint leaves,half of the spring onion and 2 tbsp biryani powder and pour about 1/4th cup of saffron milk over the rice.
  13. 9-Again Over this layer add remaining chicken,then add remaining rice over the chicken,pour half a tbsp of ghee all over,
  14. add remaining caramelized onions and remaining 4 eggs spread over the rice.
  15. 10-Finally sprinkle 1 tbsp of mint leaves,remaining spring onion,remaining biryani powder and pour remaining saffron milk over the rice.
  16. 11-Close the lid and seal with a large foil,cook this pot on a very low heat for 45 mins.
  17. 12-12-After 45 mins turn off the heat,let it stand for 10 mins,then remove the lid and serve hot with chicken curry and raita.