Lunch

Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

A fragrant layered rice dish with marinated chicken, saffron, and whole spices.

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken, bone-in pieces
  • 2 cups basmati rice, soaked
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 onions, sliced and fried
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Saffron soaked in milk
  • Mint and cilantro

Steps

  1. Marinate chicken in yogurt, ginger garlic paste, garam masala, and half the fried onions for at least 1 hour.
  2. Partially cook the chicken in a pot until nearly done.
  3. Parboil the rice separately until about 70% cooked, then drain.
  4. Layer rice over the chicken, topping with saffron milk, mint, and remaining fried onions.
  5. Cover tightly and cook on low heat (dum) for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Gently fluff and serve hot with raita.