Easy Chicken Biryani Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati Rice
• 1.5 pounds Chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 Onions, sliced
• 2 Tomatoes, diced
• 2 Green Chillies, chopped
• 1 cup Yogurt
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup Fresh Mint Leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 1 stick Cinnamon
• 3-4 Cloves
• 3-4 Cardamom Pods
• 4 tablespoons Oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Wash the rice and soak it in water for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a large pot, heat the oil and add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods. Fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced onions and fry until they are golden brown.
4. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute.
5. Add the diced tomatoes and green chilies and fry until the tomatoes are soft.
6. Add the chicken pieces and fry until they are browned on all sides.
7. Add the coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
8. Add the yogurt and mix well. Cover the pot and let the chicken cook for 15-20 minutes on low heat.
9. In a separate pot, boil 6 cups of water with salt. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the boiling water. Cook until the rice is 70% done.
10. Drain the rice and add it to the pot with the chicken. Mix well.
11. Add the chopped mint leaves and cilantro leaves. Mix well.
12. Add the milk and mix well.
13. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the chicken is tender.
14. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.
15. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with more chopped cilantro and mint leaves.
16. Your chicken biryani is now ready to serve!

Nutrition

• Calories: 500
• Protein: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Fat: 16g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Sugar: 3g

Conclusion