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Chicken Biryani
Ingredients
- chicken500 g
- basmati rice2 cups
- onions2 pieces
- tomatoes2 pieces
- yogurt1 cup
- ghee2 tbsp
- ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp
- turmeric powder1 tsp
- red chili powder1 tsp
- garam masala1 tsp
- cumin seeds1 tsp
- green chilies2 pieces
- mint leaves1/2 cup
- coriander leaves1/2 cup
- fried onions1/2 cup
- saltto taste
Instructions
- 1
Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp of ghee in a large pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 3
Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 4
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
- 5
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
- 6
Add chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.
- 7
Add yogurt, green chilies, mint leaves, and coriander leaves. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- 8
In a separate pot, boil water and add soaked rice. Cook until the rice is 70% done.
- 9
Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken mixture.
- 10
Sprinkle fried onions on top.
- 11
Cover the pot with a tight lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes.
- 12
Turn off the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- 13
Fluff the rice gently and serve hot.
