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Biryani
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Biryani

Biryani is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish layered with marinated meat and spices. This dish is a labor of love and perfect for special occasions, providing an elaborate meal that's sure to impress.

Ready in 90 minutes · serves 6 · 700 calories per serving · indian cuisine.

90
min total
6
servings
700
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 2 cupsbasmati rice
  • 1 poundchicken
  • 2 mediumonions
  • 1/2 cupyogurt
  • 1 inchginger
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 2 tablespoonsbiryani masala
  • a pinchsaffron
  • to tastesalt
  • 3 tablespoonsoil
  • 4 cupswater
  • for garnishcilantro

Instructions

  1. 01

    Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices for at least 1 hour.

  2. 02

    Fry sliced onions until golden brown and set aside.

  3. 03

    Boil rice until 70% cooked; drain.

  4. 04

    Layer marinated chicken and rice in a pot, adding saffron and fried onions.

  5. 05

    Add water and cover; cook on low flame for 30-40 minutes.

  6. 06

    Garnish with cilantro and serve with raita.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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