🍛 Chicken Biryani Recipe

                             🍛 Chicken Biryani Recipe

🕒 Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 30 minutes

• Cook Time: 40 minutes

• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

• Serves: 4–5 people

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📝 Ingredients

For Chicken Marinade:

• 750 g chicken (with bone preferred)

• 1 cup thick curd (yogurt)

• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1½ tsp red chili powder

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• 1 tsp garam masala   

  
  
  

• Salt to taste

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

• 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves

For Rice:

• 3 cups basmati rice

• Water as needed

• 2 bay leaves

• 4 cloves

• 4 green cardamom

• 1-inch cinnamon stick

• Salt to taste

For Biryani Masala:

• 3 tbsp oil or ghee

• 2 large onions (thinly sliced)

• 2 green chilies (slit)

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• ½ cup chopped tomatoes

• ½ cup warm milk

• A pinch of saffron (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Method

1. Wash & Soak Rice
   Wash basmati rice until water runs clear.
   Soak for 30 minutes, then drain.

2. Marinate the Chicken
   In a large bowl, mix yogurt, spices, lemon juice, herbs, and salt.
   Add chicken and mix well.
   Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight gives best flavor).

3. Cook the Rice (70% Done)
   Boil water with whole spices and salt.
   Add rice and cook until 70% cooked.
   Drain and keep aside.

4. Prepare the Biryani Base
   Heat oil/ghee in a heavy-bottom pot.
   Add cumin seeds and sliced onions.
   Fry until golden brown.
   Add green chilies and tomatoes.
   Cook until tomatoes soften.

5. Cook the Chicken
   Add marinated chicken to the pot.
   Cook on medium heat for 10–12 minutes until chicken is partially cooked and oil separates.

6. Layer the Biryani
   Spread a layer of rice over the chicken.
   Sprinkle mint, coriander, and saffron milk.
   Repeat layers if needed.

7. Dum Cooking
   Cover the pot tightly.
   Cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
   Turn off heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.

8. Serve
   Gently fluff from the sides.
   Serve hot with raita or salad.

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🌟 Cooking Tips

• Always use long-grain basmati rice

• Do not overcook rice before layering

• Seal lid with dough for perfect dum