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Biryani
Biryani is a fragrant and flavorful mixed rice dish with marinated meat or vegetables, layered with saffron and spices. It's a celebratory dish often enjoyed on special occasions.
Ready in 120 minutes · serves 6 · 650 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
120
min total
6
servings
650
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 3 cupsbasmati rice
- 1.5 poundschicken thighs
- 2 largeonion
- 1 cupyogurt
- 2 tablespoonsginger-garlic paste
- 2 tablespoonsbiryani masala
- a pinchsaffron strands
- for garnishcilantro
- to tastesalt
- 3 tablespoonsoil
Instructions
- 01
Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes then drain.
- 02
Marinate chicken in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala, and salt for 1 hour.
- 03
In a pot, heat oil and fry sliced onions until caramelized. Set half aside for garnish.
- 04
Add marinated chicken to the pot and cook until tender.
- 05
Layer the drained rice on top of the chicken, sprinkle saffron dissolved in water, and add coriander.
- 06
Cover and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until rice is cooked.
