Modern Biryani Delight

About this recipe

This Modern Biryani Delight is a twist on the traditional dish, blending aromatic spices with updated cooking techniques to ensure tender chicken and perfectly fluffy rice. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, it offers a burst of flavors with every bite.

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 4 green chilies, slit
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon biryani masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
• 1/4 cup fried onions
• 1/4 cup ghee
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 green cardamoms
• 6 cloves
• 1 inch cinnamon piece
• 3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds

Directions

1. 1

   Wash the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Marinate the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat ghee in a large pot and add bay leaf, cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon, and caraway seeds. Cook until aromatic.

4. 4

   Add onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in tomatoes and green chilies, cooking until soft.

5. 5

   Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and tender.

6. 6

   Mix in biryani masala and garam masala. Drain the rice and add it to the pot, mixing gently.

7. 7

   Pour enough water to cover the rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until rice is done.

8. 8

   Garnish with mint leaves, coriander leaves, and fried onions before serving.