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Biryani
A fragrant, layered rice dish that is a true labor of love, perfect for special occasions. Uniting the warm spices with tender meat (or vegetables), Biryani offers a comforting complex flavor.
Ready in 120 minutes · serves 6 · 700 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
120
min total
6
servings
700
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 2 cupsbasmati rice
- 1.5 poundschicken
- 2 largeonion
- 0.5 cupyogurt
- 1 inchginger
- 4 clovesgarlic cloves
- 3 tablespoonsbiryani masala
- a pinchsaffron
- to tastesalt
- 2 tablespoonsoil
Instructions
- 01
Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes, then cook until 75% done.
- 02
In a marinating bowl, mix chicken with yogurt, garlic, ginger, and biryani masala; marinate for at least 1 hour.
- 03
In a heavy pot, heat oil and fry sliced onions until golden.
- 04
Layer marinated chicken over the onions, followed by the rice.
- 05
Drizzle saffron-infused water over the top and cover tightly. Cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until done.
- 06
Garnish with fried onions and serve with raita.
