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Chicken Biryani

Aromatic basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, saffron, and fried onions. A classic Pakistani dish that brings families together.

Chicken Biryani
90 minutes
6 servings
Medium

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes, then boil with whole spices until 70% cooked.

  2. 2

    Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala, and salt for 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Deep fry sliced onions until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook marinated chicken in a heavy-bottomed pot until tender.

  5. 5

    Layer the partially cooked rice over chicken.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle fried onions, mint, coriander, saffron milk, and ghee on top.

  7. 7

    Cover with aluminum foil, then place lid. Cook on high heat for 3 minutes.

  8. 8

    Reduce heat to low and cook for 45 minutes (dum cooking).

  9. 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

Not Available

Biryani Masala

2 tbsp

Rs 14.99

Yogurt

1 cup

Not Available

Onions

3 large, sliced

Not Available

Ginger-Garlic Paste

2 tbsp

Not Available

Saffron

1/2 tsp soaked in warm milk

Not Available

Mint Leaves

1/2 cup

Not Available

Coriander Leaves

1/2 cup

Not Available

Ghee

4 tbsp

Not Available

Salt

to taste

Not Available

Recipe Details

Author:Aatiqa Khan
Category:main course
Rating:4.9/5 (234 reviews)
Date Added:1/15/2024

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