Chicken Biriyani Bliss

About this recipe

Experience the enchanting flavors of India with this modern Chicken Biriyani recipe. By marinating tender chicken in yogurt and spices, and layering it with fragrant basmati rice, this dish brings a symphony of tastes and aromas. Perfect for special occasions or a lavish weeknight dinner, this biriyani promises an unforgettable culinary journey.

Ingredients

• 2 cups aged basmati rice
• 1 pound chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 4 cups water
• Salt to taste
• Oil for cooking
• 1 pinch saffron strands soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse and soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

2. 2

   Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt for at least 1 hour.

3. 3

   Fry the onions in hot oil until golden brown.

4. 4

   In the same pot, sauté marinated chicken until half cooked.

5. 5

   Parboil the rice in salted boiling water with spices like cardamom and cloves until it's partially cooked.

6. 6

   Layer the chicken with parboiled rice, mint, cilantro, and saffron milk in the pot.

7. 7

   Cover tightly and cook on low heat until the chicken is tender and rice is fully cooked.

8. 8

   Serve hot with raita.