About
Chicken Biryani is a much loved dish and has many variations across the country. It is a rice-based dish made with spices, chicken and herbs. The dish is usually served with raita, a yogurt-based condiment. Chicken Biryani is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is often served at special occasions and festivals.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
6.4
Fats
14.3
Carbs
5.5
Fibre
0.5
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Recipe
Ingredients
Basmati Rice
2 cups
Ghee
2 tablespoons
Oil
2 tablespoons
Bay Leaves
2
Cinnamon Sticks
2
Cloves
4
Cardamom Pods
4
Cumin Seeds
1 teaspoon
Onion, finely chopped
1
cloves Garlic, finely chopped
2
Ginger, finely chopped
1 teaspoon
Turmeric
1 teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon
Coriander Powder
1 teaspoon
Garam Masala
1 teaspoon
Green Chillies, finely chopped
2
Chicken, cubed
2 cups
Yogurt
2 tablespoons
Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons
Fresh Coriander, chopped
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat the ghee and oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom pods and fry for 1 minute.
Step 3:
Add the cumin seeds and fry for another minute.
Step 4:
Add the onion and fry until golden brown.
Step 5:
Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and garam masala and fry for 1 minute.
Step 6:
Add the green chillies and chicken and fry for 5 minutes.
Step 7:
Add the yogurt, lemon juice, and fresh coriander and fry for another minute.
Step 8:
Add the soaked basmati rice and salt to taste and mix well.
Step 9:
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Step 10:
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
Step 11:
Serve hot with raita or your favorite accompaniment. Enjoy!
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 95107 users have chowed down on Chicken Biriyani a whopping 172822 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 95107 users have chowed down on Chicken Biriyani a whopping 172822 times.
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