Biriyani Recipe
Aromatic and flavorful rice dish with spices, meat, and vegetables.
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati Rice soaked for 30 minutes
- 500 grams Chicken cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons Ghee
- 1 cup Yogurt
- 2 large Onions sliced
- 2 teaspoons Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 2 teaspoons Red Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 cup Mint Leaves chopped
- 1 cup Coriander Leaves chopped
- to taste Salt
- 4 cups Water
1. Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
2. Heat ghee in a large pot and fry the onions until golden brown. Remove half and set aside.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste to the pot and sauté for a minute.
4. Add chicken pieces, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until chicken is half done.
5. Add yogurt, mint leaves, and coriander leaves. Cook until chicken is fully done.
6. In another pot, bring water to a boil. Add soaked rice and cook until 70% done. Drain the water.
7. Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken. Top with the reserved fried onions and garam masala.
8. Cover the pot with a tight lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes.
9. Serve hot with raita or salad.
Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 5mg