16/02/2023
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Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice
1 pound chicken or meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 onions, sliced
2-3 green chillies, chopped
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 cup plain yoghurt
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 tsp biryani masala powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
2-3 cardamom pods
2-3 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup ghee or oil
Salt to taste
Instructions:
1. Rinse the basmati rice under running water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in enough water to cover it for at least 30 minutes. Drain the water after 30 minutes.
2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the ghee or oil over medium-high heat. Add the whole spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaves) and fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced onions and green chillies to the pot and fry until the onions are golden brown.
4. Add the chicken or meat to the pot and fry for a few minutes until browned.
5. Add the ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder. Stir to combine and fry for a few minutes until fragrant.
6. Add the yoghurt, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves to the pot and stir to combine.
7. Add enough water to the pot to cover the chicken or meat. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the chicken or meat is cooked through.
8. Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF.
9. Meanwhile, cook the rice in a separate pot according to package instructions, using 1 3/4 cups of water for every cup of rice. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and set it aside.
10. Once the chicken or meat is cooked through, remove the pot from the heat.
11. Spread half of the cooked rice on top of the chicken or meat mixture in the pot. Sprinkle some fried onions and chopped cilantro leaves over the rice.
12. Add the remaining rice on top of the first layer and sprinkle more fried onions and cilantro leaves on top.
13. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid or aluminium foil and bake it in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
14. Remove the pot from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
15. Serve the biryani hot with raita and pickle on the side.
Enjoy your delicious homemade biryani!
