How to make biriyani
- How to
- Make
- Briyani
- Biryani is a popular South Asian dish that typically consists of layers of spiced rice and meat, seafood, or vegetables. There are many different variations of biryani depending on the region and ingredients used. Here's a basic recipe for making chicken biryani:
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
- 2-3 green chilies, chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- 3-4 cups water
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
- Fried onions for garnish
- Instructions:
- Rinse the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, green chilies, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, chili powder (if using), and salt to make a marinade. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the ghee or oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and marinade and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned.
- Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot with the chicken. Add enough water to cover the rice by about an inch. Add the cilantro and mint and stir gently to combine.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot tightly with a lid. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5-10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with fried onions and serve hot.
- Making Chicken Biryani.
- Biryani is a delicious and popular rice dish that originated in the Indian subcontinent. There are many different variations of biryani, but here is a general recipe to make a chicken biryani:
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 pound chicken, cut into small pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons biryani masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 4 cups water
- Fresh cilantro and mint leaves for garnish
- Instructions:
- Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bay leaves, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, and cumin seeds. Stir for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, biryani masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to taste. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the spices are fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat with the spice mixture. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is partially cooked.
- Add the plain yogurt and stir well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the yogurt is well incorporated into the sauce.
- Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot with the chicken. Add 4 cups of water and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and mint leaves.
- Your chicken biryani is ready to serve! Enjoy it with raita (yogurt-based dip) or pickle on the side.Enjoy your delicious homemade biryani!
