Kenz
Culinary Explorer
Try my Home-cooked Chicken Biryani
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 500 grams chicken, lamb, or vegetables
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons biryani masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons ghee or oil
- Saffron strands soaked in warm milk (optional)
- Fried onions for garnish (optional)
- Wash the rice until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for about 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix yogurt, biryani masala, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, coriander powder, chili powder, garlic, ginger, green chilies, cilantro, mint leaves, and salt.
- Add the chicken, lamb, or vegetables to the marinade and let it sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- In a large pot, heat ghee or oil over medium heat and fry the sliced onions until golden brown. Remove half of the onions and set aside for garnish.
- Add the marinated meat or vegetables to the pot and cook until browned.
- Add chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook until they soften.
- Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Stir gently to combine with the meat and vegetables.
- Add enough water to cover the rice by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Fluff the biryani with a fork and garnish with fried onions and saffron-infused milk (if using).
- Serve hot with raita (yogurt sauce) or your favorite side dishes.
That sounds like a delicious adventure! Can't wait to try it out โ thanks a bunch for sharing the recipe! 
