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Biryani
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Biryani

This aromatic and colorful biryani is perfect for special occasions, balancing layers of flavors and fragrances in every bite.

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

90
min total
6
servings
700
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsbasmati rice
  • 1 lbchicken
  • 2 largeonion
  • 2 mediumtomatoes
  • 1/2 cupyogurt
  • 1 tbspginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tbspbiryani masala
  • a pinchsaffron
  • to tastesalt
  • for garnishcilantro

Instructions

  1. 01

    Soak the rice for 30 minutes and cook until halfway done; set aside.

  2. 02

    In a pot, sauté onions until golden brown, then add chicken and brown.

  3. 03

    Add tomatoes and the ginger-garlic paste, then add yogurt and spices; cook until chicken is tender.

  4. 04

    Layer the cooked rice over the chicken mixture, sprinkle saffron, cover, and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

  5. 05

    Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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