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Biryani
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Biryani

This fragrant rice dish is layered with marinated meat and spices, making it a meal fit for special occasions. A community favorite, biryani is both flavorful and filling.

Ready in 90 minutes · serves 6 · 620 calories per serving · indian cuisine.

90
min total
6
servings
620
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 3 cupsbasmati rice
  • 1 kgchicken
  • 2 mediumonion
  • 2 teaspoonsginger-garlic paste
  • 1 cupyogurt
  • 2 tablespoonsbiryani masala
  • 1 pinchsaffron
  • 3 tablespoonsoil
  • to tastesalt
  • 5 cupswater

Instructions

  1. 01

    Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and spices for 1 hour.

  2. 02

    Cook rice until 70% done; drain and set aside.

  3. 03

    In a large pot, heat oil, sauté onions until golden, then add marinated chicken.

  4. 04

    Layer partially cooked rice over chicken, sprinkling saffron and biryani masala.

  5. 05

    Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 30 minutes; fluff and serve.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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