Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, saffron, and fried onions. A classic Pakistani dish that brings families together.
Instructions
- 1
Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes, then boil with whole spices until 70% cooked.
- 2
Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala, and salt for 1 hour.
- 3
Deep fry sliced onions until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
- 4
Cook marinated chicken in a heavy-bottomed pot until tender.
- 5
Layer the partially cooked rice over chicken.
- 6
Sprinkle fried onions, mint, coriander, saffron milk, and ghee on top.
- 7
Cover with aluminum foil, then place lid. Cook on high heat for 3 minutes.
- 8
Reduce heat to low and cook for 45 minutes (dum cooking).
- 9
Let it rest for 10 minutes before opening. Gently mix and serve hot.
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Ingredients
Basmati Rice
3 cups
Rs 18.99
Chicken
1 kg, cut into pieces
Biryani Masala
2 tbsp
Rs 14.99
Yogurt
1 cup
Onions
3 large, sliced
Ginger-Garlic Paste
2 tbsp
Saffron
1/2 tsp soaked in warm milk
Mint Leaves
1/2 cup
Coriander Leaves
1/2 cup
Ghee
4 tbsp
Salt
to taste
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