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Biryani
Fragrant rice layered with marinated meat or vegetables, Biryani is a festive dish perfect for celebrations. Each bite is a different experience with layers of flavor and texture.
Ready in 120 minutes · serves 6 · 700 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
120
min total
6
servings
700
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 2 cupsbasmati rice
- 1 poundchicken
- 2 largeonions
- 1/2 cupyogurt
- 2 tablespoonsginger-garlic paste
- 2 tablespoonsbiryani masala
- a pinchsaffron
- 3 tablespoonsvegetable oil
- to tastesalt
Instructions
- 01
Marinate chicken in yogurt, biryani masala, and salt for at least 1 hour.
- 02
Cook rice until it's 70% done, drain and set aside.
- 03
In a large pot, heat oil and cook sliced onions until golden.
- 04
Add marinated chicken and sauté until browned.
- 05
Layer partially cooked rice over chicken, sprinkle saffron dissolved in warm water.
- 06
Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes. Serve with raita.
