Biryani - Simple Home Style

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate chicken in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and spices for 1 hour.

2. 2

   Boil water with salt, bay leaves, and whole spices.

3. 3

   Add rice and cook until 70% done.

4. 4

   Heat ghee, fry onions until golden and crispy.

5. 5

   In a heavy pot, layer rice and marinated chicken alternately.

6. 6

   Sprinkle fried onions on top.

7. 7

   Cover with foil and lid, cook on high heat for 2 minutes until steam forms.

8. 8

   Reduce heat to low and cook for 45 minutes.

9. 9

   Turn off heat and let rest for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Fluff gently and serve.

Ingredients

• Basmati rice – 2 cups
• Chicken – 800g
• Onions – 5 medium
• Yogurt – 1 cup
• Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tbsp
• Green chillies – 3
• Turmeric – 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Bay leaves – 3
• Cardamom – 4
• Cinnamon – 1 inch
• Ghee – 1/2 cup
• Salt – to taste
• Water – 4 cups

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