Description
Savor the rich flavors of this Authentic Biryani Recipe, where aromatic spices meld with tender chicken and fluffy basmati rice. Perfectly layered and bursting with color, this dish transforms any gathering into a festive celebration. Easy to prepare and customizable for different tastes, each bite is a delightful journey through spice and aroma that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 medium onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh mint (chopped)
- A few strands saffron (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, cumin, salt, and half of the fried onions for at least one hour.
- 2. Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear; soak for 30 minutes.
- 3. In a large pot, heat oil or ghee; add whole spices until fragrant. Cook marinated chicken for about 15-20 minutes.
- 4. Layer half of the soaked rice over the chicken; drizzle saffron water and sprinkle herbs. Add remaining rice on top.
- 5. Cover tightly and reduce heat to low; steam for about 25-30 minutes until rice is fully cooked.
- 6. Fluff biryani gently with a fork; serve topped with remaining fried onions alongside yogurt or salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg