Learn how to make a delicious and aromatic Chicken Biryani with tender chicken pieces, fragrant basmati rice, and a blend of traditional spices. This recipe involves cooking the chicken in a rich, spiced gravy and then layering it with partially cooked rice for a flavorful dum cooking process.
All Ingredients - For Chicken Gravy
Oil4 tbsp
Shah Jeera (Caraway Seeds)3/4 tsp
Cloves4
Cinnamon sticks3
Cardamom pods4
Chicken (large pieces with bones)1 kg
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Green Chillies (finely chopped)3-4
Turmeric Powder1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Biryani Masala (readymade)5 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Crushed Fried Onions (medium)3 nos
Whisked Curd/Yogurt150 ml
Chopped Coriander2-3 tbsp
All Ingredients - For Rice
Water2.5 litres
Shahjeera (Caraway Seeds)1 tsp
Cloves4
Cinnamon sticks2
Cardamom pods4
Ghee1 tbsp
Salt2.5 tbsp
Basmati Rice (soaked for 30 mins)750 gms
All Ingredients - For Layering
Ghee1 tbsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Saffron Milk1/2 cup
Fried Onions3 tbsp
⚠ Contains Allergens
dairy
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Gravy - Initial Frying
Heat 4 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 3/4 tsp shah jeera, 4 cloves, 3 cinnamon sticks, and 4 cardamom pods. Give it a mix. Add 1 kg of chicken pieces (large with bones) and fry for 2 minutes on high heat until the chicken starts to change color.
Step 2: Add Aromatics and Continue Frying
Add 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste and 3-4 finely chopped green chillies to the chicken. Fry for another 2 minutes on high heat, stirring continuously, until the chicken is lightly browned and the raw smell of ginger garlic is gone.
Step 3: Simmer Chicken with Aromatics
Reduce the heat to medium and cook the chicken for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 4: Add Spices and Cook
Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp red chilli powder, 5 tsp readymade biryani masala, and 1 tsp salt to the chicken. Mix well and cook for 5-6 minutes on medium heat until the spices are well incorporated and the chicken is coated.
Step 5: Continue Cooking on Low Heat
Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, to ensure the spices are fully cooked and the chicken absorbs the flavors.
Step 6: Incorporate Fried Onions and Yogurt
Switch off the heat. Add crushed fried onions (from 3 medium onions) and 150 ml whisked curd/yogurt to the chicken. Give it a good mix to combine all ingredients.
Step 7: Final Simmer for Chicken Gravy
Switch on the heat to low. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat until the gravy thickens slightly and the oil begins to separate.
Step 8: Cover and Cook Chicken
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 10 minutes on low heat, allowing the chicken to cook through and become tender.
Step 9: Finish Chicken Gravy
Add 2-3 tbsp chopped coriander to the chicken gravy. Give it a final mix and then switch off the heat. Cover the pan again.
Step 10: Prepare Rice - Boil Water
In a separate large pot, boil 2.5 litres of water. Add 1 tsp shahjeera (caraway seeds), 4 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 cardamom pods, 1 tbsp ghee, and 2.5 tbsp salt. Stir to dissolve the salt.
Step 11: Cook Basmati Rice
Add 750 gms of basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes) to the boiling water. Cook for 6 minutes on high heat until the rice is 70-80% cooked (al dente). Switch off the heat and drain the rice.
Step 12: Layer the Biryani - First Rice Layer
Grease a clean pan with 1 tbsp ghee. Arrange half of the cooked basmati rice evenly at the bottom of the pan.
Step 13: Layer Chicken Gravy
Evenly spread the entire cooked chicken gravy over the first layer of rice.
Step 14: Second Rice Layer and Toppings
Layer the remaining cooked rice over the chicken gravy. Drizzle 2 tbsp ghee, pour 1/2 cup saffron milk, and sprinkle 3 tbsp fried onions over the top layer of rice.
Step 15: Dum Cooking
Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil, then place the lid on top. Cook on low heat for 8 minutes. After 30 minutes (including the initial 8 minutes of cooking and subsequent resting), open the cover.
Step 16: Serve Biryani
Gently mix the biryani from bottom to top to combine the chicken gravy and rice. Serve hot in a bowl.
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