Fragrant Spice Chicken Biryani
Fragrant Spice Chicken Biryani
ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tablespoon biryani masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
steps
- 1.
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- 2.
In a large pot, heat ghee and oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions until golden brown. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Stir for a minute.
- 3.
Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned. Add the biryani masala, turmeric powder, chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Cook for another few minutes.
- 4.
Stir in the yogurt, half of the chopped cilantro, and half of the mint leaves. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
- 5.
In a separate pot, boil 4 cups of water. Add the soaked rice and cook until it is 70% cooked. Drain the rice.
- 6.
Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken in the pot. Sprinkle the remaining cilantro and mint leaves on top.
- 7.
Cover the pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors have melded together.
- 8.
Gently fluff up the biryani with a fork, ensuring not to break the rice grains. Serve hot and enjoy the aromatic flavors of this fragrant spice chicken biryani!
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