Biriyani
This aromatic and flavorful chicken biryani recipe is a feast for the senses. Tender marinated chicken cooked in a rich blend of spices and layered with fragrant basmati rice, saffron-infused milk, crispy golden onions, and a hint of rose water. Each bite is a delightful harmony of savory and sweet notes, making it a perfect dish to impress your family and guests!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Basmati rice 500 gms.
- Chicken pieces 1kg.
- Garam masala powder 4 tsp.
- Milk ÃÂý cup
- Whole garam masala 4 tbsp.
- Butter 50 gms.
- Sliced onions 1 cup
- Golden fried sliced onions ÃÂþ cup
- Chopped garlic 4 tbsps.
- Rose Water 2 tbsps.
- Chopped ginger 4 tbsps.
- Oil 5 tbsps
- Red chili powder 3 tsps.
- Salt To taste
- Coriander powder 1 tbsp.
- Saffron ÃÂý gm.
- Turmeric powder 2 tsps.
- Curd (yogurt) 2 cup
- Bay leaf 4 nos.
- Chopped tomato ÃÂþ cup
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken pieces .Mix salt, ÃÂý of the red chili powder, ÃÂý of the chopped ginger, ÃÂý of the chopped garlic, 1 tsp. Garam Masala Powder, ÃÂý of the turmeric powder and Curd/Yogurt. Mix well and put chicken pieces in this for an hour.
- Wash and soak rice in water for about 30 minutes.
- 3. Boil water, add ÃÂý of the Whole Garam Masala , bay leaf and salt and boil rice till ÃÂþth done. Drain rice and keep aside.
- 4. Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan. Add remaining Whole Garam masala .Let it crackle. Add Sliced onions and sautÃÂéâÃÂàuntil light golden brown.
- Then add remaining chopped ginger, chopped garlic, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, 1 tsp. Garam Masala powder and chopped tomatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add marinated chicken and cook till chicken is tender.
- Dissolve saffron in warm milk and keep aside.
- Arrange alternate layers of chicken and rice. Sprinkle saffron dissolved in milk, remaining Garam Masala powder, mint leaves, golden fried sliced onions and butter in between the layers and on top. Make sure that you end with the rice layer topped with saffron , rose water and spices.
- Arrange alternate layers of chicken and rice. Sprinkle saffron dissolved in milk, remaining Garam Masala powder, mint leaves, golden fried sliced onions and butter in between the layers and on top. Make sure that you end with the rice layer topped with saffron , rose water and spices.
Yield
Serves 2
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