Best Chicken Biryani recipe 2023

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Chicken Biryani is a delicious and aromatic rice dish that originates from the Indian subcontinent. Here's a popular recipe for Chicken Biryani:

Ingredients:

- 2 cups Basmati rice

- 500 grams chicken, cut into pieces

- 1 large onion, thinly sliced

- 2 tomatoes, chopped

- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt

- 2 tablespoons biryani masala powder

- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)

- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 4-5 whole cloves

- 2-3 green cardamom pods

- 1 cinnamon stick

- 4 cups water

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

- 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil

- Salt to taste

For the Marinade:

- 1/2 cup plain yogurt

- 2 tablespoons lemon juice

- 1 teaspoon red chili powder

- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

- Salt to taste

Instructions:

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 bowl, mix the chicken pieces with the marinade ingredients (yogurt, lemon juice, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt). Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for better flavor.
3. Heat the ghee or oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a minute until they release their aroma.
4. Add the sliced onions and cook until they turn golden brown. Remove half of the onions from the pot and set them aside for garnishing.
5. Add the ginger-garlic paste to the pot and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and turn mushy.
7. Add the marinated chicken to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes until it's sealed and lightly browned.
8. Stir in the biryani masala powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for a minute to coat the chicken with the spices.
9. Add the plain yogurt, cilantro, and mint leaves to the pot. Stir well to combine.
10. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot, spreading it evenly over the chicken mixture.
11. Pour the water into the pot, ensuring it covers the rice and chicken by about an inch. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
12. Once it boils, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
13. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
14. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve the Chicken Biryani hot, garnished with the reserved fried onions.

Enjoy your homemade Chicken Biryani! You can serve it with raita (yogurt sauce) and/or a side salad for a complete meal.

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