Chicken Biryani

 

Hi Guys!! Today I am going to share a famous and delicious Rice-based recipe called Chicken Biryani. Basically, Biryani is originated from Persia and then brought to India by Arab traders during Fifteenth centuries. Gradually it became the most liked and popular dish in the sub continent and have been regularly featured on special occasions like Weddings & Festivals. There are around 26 varieties of Biryani are found in India. They are not only famous in Indian-Subcontinent but also around the Globe and the cooking procedure is different from region to region. Here is the recipe in case you would like to try…

Ingredients:

·         Chicken(Cut into small Pieces) – 250 gms

·         Basmati Rice – 3 Cups

·         Frozen Green Peas (Matar) – ¼ Cup (Optional)

·         Plain Yogurt (Dahi) – 100 gms

·         Onion(Sliced) – 1 (Medium)

·         Cinnamon (Dalchini) – 1 sticks

·         Cardamom (Elaichi) – 3

·         Cloves (Laung) – 3

·         Black Pepper Corn : 4 Nos

·         Bay Leaf (Tejpatta) – 1

·         Ginger Paste – 1 tbsp

·         Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp

·         Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp

·         Red Chili Powder – 2 tsp

·         Coriander Powder – 1 tsp

·         Cumin Powder – 1 tsp

·         Garam Masala – ¼ tsp

·         Few Saffron Strands (Soaked in 1 tbsp of Milk)

·         Coriander Leaves – ½ Cup

·         Salt as per taste

·         Cooking Oil – 4 tbsp

·         Ghee – 1 tsp

·         For Garnishing – 1 Small Onion (Thinly Sliced and Fried)

For Marination :

Take a bowl and marinate Chicken Pieces with Plain Yogurt; Ginger Paste; Garlic Paste; Turmeric Powder; Red Chilly Powder; Coriander Powder; Cumin Powder; Garam Masala; Coriander Leaves; Salt and mix well.  Keep the marination for 1 hour.

Preparation Method:

Ø  Cook the Rice till it is half done.

Ø  Take a Pan & heat 1 tbsp of Oil: Add thinly sliced Onion and fry till golden brown and keep it aside for Garnishing.

Ø  Heat rest 3 tbsp of Oil in the same Pan; add Cinnamon Stick; Cardamom; Cloves; Bay Leaf; Black Pepper Corns and fry for 5 sec.

Ø  Add sliced Onion and fry till light brown in medium flame.

Ø  Add the marinated Chicken and cook till the Chicken is half cooked in medium flame.

Ø  Ensure that the Chicken must have gravy.

Ø  Take a Rice Cooker and add half cooked Rice along with half cooked Chicken with gravy; Green Peas (Optional); Saffron strands and mix well; cook it till the Rice and Chicken are fully done (15-20 minutes).

Ø  Finally add Ghee and cover the lid for few minutes.

Ø  Now the “Chicken Biryani” is ready. Garnish with Fried Onion.

Chicken Biryani is well served with Raita/Dahi.