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Awadhi Biryani is a traditional dish from the city of Lucknow, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Known for its rich and aromatic flavours, it’s made by slow-cooking aromatic long-grain basmati rice and tender chicken or lamb with a blend of exotic spices. It's considered a staple in North Indian cuisine and is known for the mouthwatering 'dum' cooking style used, where food is cooked over a slow fire or baked to interweave flavours of the ingredients.
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Recipe
Ingredients
basmati rice
2 cups
chicken or lamb
500 grams
onions, finely chopped
2
tomatoes, finely chopped
2
yogurt
1/2 cup
ginger
1 tablespoon
garlic paste
turmeric
1/2 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
biryani masala
2 teaspoons
water
4 cups
salt to taste
chopped cilantro
handful
Directions
Step 1:
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
In a pan, fry the chopped onions until golden brown.
Step 3:
Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
Step 4:
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook till they are soft.
Step 5:
Add the chicken or lamb pieces and cook until they are half-done.
Step 6:
Add the yogurt, turmeric, chilli powder, biryani masala, and salt. Mix well.
Step 7:
Drain the rice and add it to the pan. Stir gently.
Step 8:
Pour in the water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook till the rice is fully cooked and the water has evaporated.
Step 9:
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
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