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Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Keyword Biriyani, Chicken
Servings 4
Calories 693 kcal

Ingredients

For chicken:

For special biryani masala:

  • 1/4 cup crispy fried onion
  • 1 big cardamom
  • 1 nutmeg
  • 2 medium mace
  • 3-4 small cardamom
  • 10-12 white pepper and black pepper mix
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 medium cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1.5 tsp shahi jeera roasted and blended into paste with water

Badam/Nut paste:

  • 10 ps cashew nut
  • 10-15 ps raisins
  • 5-6 ta pistachio soaked in water for 5-10 minutes
  • 1/3 cup sour curd blended with water

For rice preparation:

Instructions

  • In a pan, heat some oil and add the spices along with onion (chopped) and green chilli. Saute for a while.
  • Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes.
  • Then add 2 cups of boiling water, cover, and cook on medium to low heat for 10-15 minutes.
  • Once 80% cooked, add beresta,sweet yoghurt, powdered milk, and tasting salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for a while. Drain the water.
  • In the same pan, heat some oil and add the spices, along with onion (chopped), ginger-garlic paste, and cumin powder. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the rice, salt, and cook for another 3-4 minutes on medium flame. Stir well.
  • Add 4.5 cups of warm water (or 5 cups if needed), and garam masala powder. Mix well.
  • Let the water come to a boil and then add the partially cooked chicken. Cook on low heat until the rice is fully cooked
  • After 10 minutes, add beresta, green chilies, kewra water, rose water, and ghee. Mix gently.
  • Cover and let it rest for 7-8 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the chicken biryani hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1613g | Saturated Fat: 467g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 377g | Monounsaturated Fat: 698g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1290mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 389mg | Iron: 7mg
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