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Biryani
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Biryani

Biryani is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish layered with marinated meat and spices. It’s a classic dish perfect for special occasions and is loved for its depth of 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

  • 3 cupsbasmati rice
  • 1 kgchicken
  • 2 largeonion
  • 1 inchginger
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 cupyogurt
  • 2 tablespoonsbiryani masala
  • 1 pinchsaffron
  • 1 bunchmint leaves
  • 1 bunchcilantro
  • to tastesalt

Instructions

  1. 01

    Marinate chicken in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices for at least 2 hours.

  2. 02

    Fry sliced onions until golden and crispy; set aside.

  3. 03

    Cook rice until 70% done; drain.

  4. 04

    Layer rice, chicken, fried onions, and mint/cilantro in a large pot.

  5. 05

    Cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender and flavors meld.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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