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Biryani
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Biryani

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish layered with marinated chicken or vegetables, perfect for special occasions. Biryani is loved for its complex flavors and aroma.

Ready in 120 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · indian cuisine.

120
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 2 cupsbasmati rice
  • 1 poundchicken
  • 1/2 cupyogurt
  • 2 mediumonion
  • 1 tablespoonginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoonsbiryani masala
  • to tastesalt
  • 3 tablespoonsoil
  • for garnishcilantro
  • a pinchsaffron

Instructions

  1. 01

    Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and spices for 2 hours.

  2. 02

    Soak rice for 30 minutes and then boil until 75% cooked.

  3. 03

    In a pot, layer marinated chicken, partially cooked rice, and garnish with onions and saffron.

  4. 04

    Cover and cook on low heat for 40 minutes.

  5. 05

    Fluff the biryani, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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