About
Chicken Biryani is a popular Indian dish made with basmati rice, spices, and chicken. It is usually served with raita, a yogurt-based condiment. The dish is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent and is now popular in many parts of the world. The dish is usually prepared by marinating the chicken in a mixture of yogurt, spices, and herbs, and then layering it with cooked rice and cooked till fragrant and flavourful. The dish is often garnished with fried onions, nuts, and raisins.
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
Onions, finely chopped
2
Ginger Garlic Paste
2 tablespoons
Green Chillies, finely chopped
2
Coriander Powder
2 teaspoons
Cumin Powder
1 teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon
Garam Masala
1 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder
1/2 teaspoon
Chicken, cubed
2 cups
Yogurt
2 tablespoons
Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Fresh Coriander Leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons
Fresh Mint Leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat ghee and oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves and cardamom pods and fry for a few seconds.
Step 3:
Add the onions and fry until golden brown.
Step 4:
Add the ginger garlic paste, green chillies, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and turmeric powder and fry for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Add the chicken and fry until it is cooked through.
Step 6:
Add the yogurt, lemon juice and salt and mix well.
Step 7:
Add the soaked basmati rice and mix well.
Step 8:
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Step 9:
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
Step 10:
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and mint leaves.
Step 11:
Serve hot with raita or any other accompaniment of your choice.
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