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Biryani
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Biryani

This aromatic rice dish is a special occasion favorite, combining marinated meat or vegetables with layers of fragrant basmati rice. It's a feast for the senses and a labor of love.

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 poundchicken
  • 1/2 cupyogurt
  • 2 mediumonion
  • 2 teaspoonsgaram masala
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • a pinchsaffron
  • 1 bunchcilantro
  • 1 inchginger
  • 4 clovesgarlic

Instructions

  1. 01

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

  2. 02

    Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes and drain.

  3. 03

    Fry onions until golden brown and set aside.

  4. 04

    In a pot, layer marinated chicken, rice, saffron, and fried onions.

  5. 05

    Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 45 minutes.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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