Biryani recipe 🍖🍗🍛

 Here's a simple recipe for classic Hyderabadi-style chicken biryani:


Ingredients:


For the basmati rice:


- 2 cups basmati rice

- 4 cups water

- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil

- 1 teaspoon salt


For the marinade:




- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken

- 1/2 cup plain yogurt

- 2 tablespoons lemon juice

- 1 teaspoon ginger paste

- 1 teaspoon garlic paste

- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder

- Salt, to taste


For the biryani masala:


- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds

- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds

- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sticks

- 2-3 green cardamoms

- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon


For the layers:


- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon ginger paste

- 1 tablespoon biryani masala

- 1 tablespoon lemon juice

- Salt, to taste


Instructions:






1. Cook the rice: Rinse and soak the rice for 30 minutes. Drain and cook with 4 cups water, ghee/oil, and salt until 70% done. Drain excess water.

2. Marinate the chicken: Mix all marinade ingredients and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

3. Prepare the biryani masala: Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, and cardamoms. Grind into a fine powder.

4. Layer the biryani:

    - Heat ghee/oil in a large pot. Add chopped onion and cook until golden.

    - Add garlic, ginger paste, biryani masala, and lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute.

    - Add the marinated chicken and cook until done.

    - Layer the cooked rice over the chicken mixture.

    - Repeat the layers, ending with a rice layer on top.

5. Dum cooking: Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.


Serve hot and enjoy!


Note: You can adjust the amount of spices according to your taste preferences. Additionally, you can add other ingredients like potatoes, carrots, or eggs to the biryani for added flavor and texture.

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