Chicken Biryani Recipe
A flavorful and aromatic chicken biryani that's perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati Rice
- 500 grams Chicken cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons Ghee
- 1 cup Yogurt
- 2 large Onions sliced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 inch Ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 2 pieces Bay Leaves
- 4 pieces Cardamom Pods
- 4 pieces Cloves
- 1 stick Cinnamon
- to taste Salt
- 1 cup Fresh Coriander chopped
- 1 cup Fresh Mint chopped
Instructions
- 1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- 2. Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 3. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for another minute.
- 4. Add chicken pieces, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
- 5. Stir in yogurt, chopped coriander, and mint. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- 6. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the soaked and drained rice. Cook until the rice is 70% cooked. Drain the rice.
- 7. Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken mixture in the pot. Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors meld together.
- 8. Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh coriander and mint if desired.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg
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