Chicken Biryani with Basmati Rice
A flavorful and aromatic Indian dish made with tender chicken and fragrant basmati rice.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Fried onions - For garnish
- Fresh coriander leaves - For garnish
- Salt - To taste
- Ghee - 3 tablespoons
- Saffron strands - 1/4 teaspoon, soaked in 2 tablespoons of warm milk
- Cardamom pods - 4
- Cloves - 4
- Cinnamon stick - 1 inch
- Bay leaf - 2
- Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
- Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Biryani masala - 2 tablespoons
- Yogurt - 1/2 cup
- Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tablespoons
- Tomato - 2 medium, chopped
- Onion - 2 large, thinly sliced
- Basmati rice - 2 cups
- Chicken - 500 grams, bone-in pieces
Let's Get Started
- Wash the basmati rice under running water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, biryani masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the spices are well combined.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the soaked and drained basmati rice along with salt. Cook the rice until it is 70% cooked. Drain the rice and set aside.
- Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken in the pot. Drizzle the saffron milk over the rice.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors have melded together.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and fried onions before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious chicken biryani!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g