Spicy Chicken Biryani

Preparación

1. 1

   Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

2. 2

   Slice the onion thinly. Chop the tomatoes. Finely chop the garlic, ginger, green chili, coriander, and mint.

3. 3

   Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until golden brown.

4. 4

   Add the chopped garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the chicken breast pieces to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken starts to turn white.

6. 6

   Add the chopped tomatoes, biryani masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.

7. 7

   Stir in the plain yogurt, half of the chopped coriander, and half of the chopped mint. Cook for another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the mixture is thick.

8. 8

   In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the soaked and drained rice. Cook the rice until it is 70% cooked (about 6-7 minutes), then drain.