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Biryani

Biryani is a flavorful and aromatic South Asian dish made with rice, meat (chicken, beef, or lamb), and a blend of spices.

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Marinate chicken with yogurt, garlic, ginger, biryani masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat ghee in a large pot and fry onions until golden brown.

Step 4

Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.

Step 5

Add tomatoes and cook until softened.

Step 6

Drain rice and layer over the chicken mixture.

Step 7

Pour chicken broth over the rice.

Step 8

Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked.

Step 9

Garnish with cilantro and mint before serving.

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imagePreparation time30 minutes
imageCooking time45 minutes
imageTotal time1 hour 15 minutes
Dinner

Difficulty level

Medium

Dishes

6

Allergens

Dairy

Cuisine

South Asian

Diet type

Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition facts

Rich in protein, carbohydrates, and spices.

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp biryani masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint
  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
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