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Biryani
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Biryani

A fragrant and rich rice dish layered with marinated meat (or vegetables), spices, and herbs. Biryani is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for festive occasions.

Ready in 80 minutes · serves 6 · 750 calories per serving · indian cuisine.

80
min total
6
servings
750
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 2 cupsbasmati rice
  • 500 gramschicken
  • 2 mediumonion
  • 1 cupyogurt
  • 2 tablespoonsbiryani masala
  • 2 tablespoonsginger-garlic paste
  • to tastesalt
  • 3 tablespoonsoil
  • for garnishcilantro

Instructions

  1. 01

    Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.

  2. 02

    Marinate chicken in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala, and salt for 2 hours.

  3. 03

    In a large pot, heat oil and fry sliced onions until golden.

  4. 04

    Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.

  5. 05

    Layer with soaked rice and add water. Cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.

  6. 06

    Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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