Chicken Biryani Recipise

 Chicken Biryani

Ingredients:

1. 1.5 lbs boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
2. 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked in water for 30 minutes
3. 1 large onion, chopped
4. 2 tomatoes, chopped
5. 2 green chili peppers, sliced
6. 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
7. 4 garlic cloves, minced
8. 1 tsp cumin seeds
9. 1 tsp coriander powder
10. 1 tsp turmeric powder
11. 1 tsp red chili powder
12. 1 tsp garam masala
13. Salt, to taste
14. 1/2 cup yogurt
15. 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16. 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
17. 2 tbsp ghee or oil
18. 3 cups water
19. Saffron strands, soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk (optional)
20. Fried onions, for garnish

 

 

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee or oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds.
2. Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
3. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy.
5. Add the chicken pieces, salt, and all the spice powders (coriander, turmeric, red chili, and garam masala). Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
6. Add the yogurt, cilantro, and mint leaves. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
7. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot with 3 cups of water. Stir to combine.
8. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and let the biryani cook over low heat for about 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
9. Stir in the saffron milk, if using.
10. Garnish with fried onions and serve hot with rait

Enjoy your delicious and flavorful chicken biryani!