28/11/2023
Letโs make Chicken Biryani with just a few easy steps!
The INGREDIENTS you will need for:
COOKING THE RICE
1 cup Basmati rice
4 to 5 cups Water
1 teaspoon Salt
CHICKEN MARINATION
400 grams Chicken thighs
ยผ teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
1 teaspoon Salt
Juice of 1 lemon
TO MAKE BIRYANI
2 Onions, chopped lengthwise
5 to 6 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 inch Ginger, finely chopped
2 to 3 Green chilies, slit
2 Tomatoes, diced
6 to 8 strands Coriander leaves or cilantro
ยผ cup Mint leaves or Pudina, loosely packed
1 ยฝ tablespoon Oil
1-inch Cinnamon stick (Dalchini)
3 to 4 Cardamom pods (Elaichi)
3 to 4 Cloves (Lavang)
2 Bay leaf (Tej Patta)
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
1 tablespoon Biryani or Tandoori Masala
1 tablespoon butter or ghee
ยผ cup Water
Method:
COOKING RICE
Wash and soak the rice in water for 15 minutes.
In the pot, add rice along with water and salt and bring it to a boil on a high flame. Reduce the flame to medium and cook till the rice is cooked through 80%. Drain and keep this aside.
CHICKEN MARINATION
In a bowl, add chicken thighs, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt, and juice of a lemon. Toss and keep this aside for 15 minutes.
MAKING OF CHICKEN BIRYANI
In a pan, add oil. Once hot, add cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaf, cumin seeds, and sautรฉ for a few seconds.
Add the marinated chicken and cook for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, add garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Flip the chicken and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add onion, tomato, coriander leaves, mint leaves, tandoori masala, and give it a good mix. Cook this for a minute. Now spread it evenly to cover the base of the pan.
Add partially cooked rice, spread evenly, and garnish with some more mint and coriander leaves.
Finally, add butter and sprinkle some more tandoori masala powder or biryani masala powder and splash ยผ cup of water. Cover this and cook on low flame for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked through thoroughly.
Tips for making the BEST Biryani:
โข Use basmati or long-grain rice for the best result.
โข Adjust the spices to taste. (You can get Smokey Joe spices from your nearest Kekkel en Kraai branch)
โข If the rice remains uncooked after the given time, splash water and continue cooking.
โข Marination makes the meat flavourful, tender, and juicy when cooked. So do not skip this step.
โข Chicken thighs and drumsticks are always good for biryani. (Head to your nearest Kekkel en Kraai branch for the best quality chicken thighs and drumsticks!)
(Recipe from: www.cookwithkushi.com)