Chicken Biryani
Chicken Biryani is a popular and aromatic rice dish in Bangladeshi cuisine. It is made with fragrant long-grain basmati rice, tender chicken pieces, and a blend of aromatic spices. The dish is typically layered with cooked rice and marinated chicken that is flavored with a mixture of yogurt, ginger, garlic, and a combination of spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and Biryani masala. The layers are cooked together, allowing the flavors to meld, and the rice absorbs the delicious flavors of the chicken and spices.
Bangladeshi Chicken Biryani is known for its rich and aromatic taste, with each grain of rice being flavorful and the chicken pieces being tender and succulent. It is often garnished with fried onions, mint leaves, and coriander, which adds a refreshing touch. Chicken Biryani is enjoyed during festive occasions, family gatherings, and celebrations, and it is a centerpiece dish that brings people together to savor its delightful flavors.
Contributors Bio
Hi.
I’m Sadia. I’m a student. Cuttently I’m doing( BA Hons. in English).
Actually l like cooking but it depends on my mood.My mom also makes good biryani & I love her cooking.
But to tell you the truth I learn all of these by watching cooking videos not from my mom. Sometimes I experiment with it . Which ends up bad most of the time but sometimes it’s good. I personally like biryani that’s why I ‘ve shared the recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice or special rice from Bangladesh
- 700-800 gm chicken cut into large pieces
- 1 cup yogurt curd
- 4 onion sliced
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1/2 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp green chilli paste
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder roasted
- 2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- saffron or food colour
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- salt to taste
- 5 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix tomato puree, yoghurt, ginger garlic paste, green chilli paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, roasted cumin powder, garam masala, coriander powder, and salt. Stir well.
- Marinate the chicken with this mixture and set it aside for 1 hour. (If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step)
- Heat oil in a pan. Fry the onions until golden brown, remove them from the oil, and sprinkle some sugar on them to keep them crispy.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan with the fried onions and cook for 15 minutes.
- Then turn off the heat. (You can also use ready-made biryani masala instead of these spices)
- In another pot, boil 4 cups of water.
- Add the washed rice to the boiling water and cook it until it is about 75% done. Then remove it from the water.
- Take a large pot and layer the bottom with some undercooked rice.
- Add a layer of cooked chicken pieces with gravy. Repeat this process one more time. The top layer should be rice. (There will be a total of 3 layers of rice and 2 layers of chicken)
- Mix saffron or food colour with milk and pour it over the rice.
- Put 1 tablespoon of ghee on the top layer and sprinkle some fried onions.
- Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve the Chicken Biryani hot with some salad, such as cucumber, onion, and lemon slices.
Notes
The cooking time for Chicken Biryani can vary depending on various factors such as the type of rice used and the heat intensity. However, here is an estimated cooking time: Marinating the chicken: 1 hour (optional)
Cooking the chicken with spices: 15 minutes
Cooking the rice: 75% done, approximately 10-15 minutes
Layering and final cooking: 12-15 minutes Overall, the total cooking time for Chicken Biryani can range from approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes. It's important to keep an eye on the chicken and rice while cooking to ensure they are cooked thoroughly and to your desired level of tenderness.
