CHICKEN BIRIYANI

Chicken Biriyani

Biriyani is a classic Indian dish that is often served at weddings and celebrations. But nowadays, it is a common dish.

Ingredients

•  Rice -4 Cup(cooked)
• Chicken-1k
• Onion-4-5
• Tomato-2
• Turmeric Powder-1/2 Teaspoon
• Coriander Powder-1 Tablespoon
• Red Chilly Powder-3/4 Teaspoon
• Garam Masala -1 Teaspoon
• Chopped Mint and Coriander Leaves-1/4 Cup
• Yogurt-1 Cup
• Lime Juice-2 Tablespoon
• Ghee-1 Tablespoon
• Oil-2 Tablespoon
• Salt-As Needed

For Crushing

• Cloves-10-12
• Ginger -1 Piece
• Green Chilly-5-7
• Jeerah(Big)-1/4 Teaspoon
• Whole Pepper-1 Teaspoon

For Layering

• Fried Onion-1 Cup
• Fried Nuts and Kismis-Few
• Chopped Mint and Coriander Leaves-As Needed
• Garam Masala - As Needed
• Ghee-2 Tablespoon

Method

STEP-1

Crush all the ingredients listed in”for crushing”.

STEP-2

Heat oil in a kadai,saute onion until it become soft.

STEP-3

Add crushed mix to it and saute again.

STEP-4

Add chicken along with 1 tablespoon of ghee and salt.

Cook for 2 minutes.

STEP-5

Then add all spice powders. (Turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilly powder and garam masala)

Saute until the raw smell of masala goes out.

STEP-6

Add yogurt, lime juice, chopped coriander and mint leaves. Mix well.

STEP-7

Then add chopped tomato and cook until chicken cooked.

For layering

Start by layering the chicken at the bottom of the dish.

STEP-8

Fluff up the Rice and add a layer of it on top of the chicken with half of the rice.

STEP-9

Layer fried onion, nuts, raisins, 1 tablespoon ghee ,garm masala ½ teaspoon and chopped coriander mint leaves on the rice layer.

STEP-10

Next spread the balance of rice.

STEP-11

Again layer with fried onion, nuts, raisins, 1 tablespoon ghee, garm masala ½ teaspoon and chopped coriander leaves on the rice layer.

STEP-12

Drizzle with a little bit of turmeric water for the yellow color.

STEP-12

Cover with an air-tight lid or a foil .Cook in low flame for 20 minutes.